Synod Journey Blog

Paul's words in the second reading (2 Timothy 4: 6-8, 17-18) for the Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul spell out concretely how baptism plunges us into living the paschal mystery.

Pope Francis led us all to the re-discovery of the sacredness of listening to others, of genuine dialogue and accompaniment.

The Church is like an Oreo cookie: two firm pieces holding together that amazing middle, full of the Body of Christ, sweet nourishment!

Coffee and conversation about what breaks our hearts and fills our hearts about our Church is an act of hope!

Leading change is a challenge. But with the Holy Spirit and some tools, we can begin to embrace synodality.

Is there a connection between the synod's Final Document, the Pope's recent encyclical and the Jubilee Year of Hope? Here's what I see!

Let's spread the glitters of hope in this Jubilee Year of Hope, so that all the world can see God's Kingdom here and now!

Be a pilgrim of hope! Cast your net, have a cup of coffee and a conversation! Build the bonds between you.

We're in the implementation phase of the culture change to synodality...and there are soooo many questions!

The relationship between Lay Ecclesial Ministers and the Church is in need of conversion.

Empowering Lay Ecclesial Ministers to be co-responsible for the unleashing of synodality is a concrete, do-able step.

What exactly is Lay Ecclesial Ministry and what do we, as Church, need to do with it in light of synodality?

There's something "off" in my understanding and experience of Lay Ecclesial Ministry.

Geography, culture, leadership, technology: all of these influence our "place" and so, a single approach cannot be effective.

Which pathways will you choose as you begin the shift to a more synodal Church? The IL has 4 to choose from.

Communion is about relationships between more parties than you might think. How will we foster them?

Join in laying the foundations for the conversion to a synodal Church by first understanding the building blocks.

Ever try to share the story of a wonderful trip you took? It's rarely sequential or categorized. So it is with the #synodourney.

I caught synodality's vision this past weekend at our family reunion. Read on to see how!

If you love another, not only will you change, you will be ok with it because love makes it something do-able.