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Synod Journey Blog
Our thoughts along the synod road.


Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Tree
Faith is measured not by problems solved but by being obedient servants of God.

Mark Hoggard
Oct 52 min read


"As the twig is bent..."
Listening opens us to a much wider world, and develops in us attitudes of compassion and care.

Mark Hoggard
Sep 282 min read


The Triumph of the Cross
Let us pray for faith that believes in the Triumph of the Cross.

Mark Hoggard
Sep 142 min read


The Cost of Discipleship
Renunciation brings abundance; calculation ensures fidelity.

Mark Hoggard
Sep 62 min read


A Taste of Righteous Living
It is only right relationships that lead to fulfilling our deepest longing: presence at the everlasting wedding banquet.

Mark Hoggard
Aug 312 min read


What Matters to God
by Mark Hoggard A guilty pleasure of mine is a show called " Storage Wars ," where folks bid on abandoned storage lockers, and search for...

pentecostvigilproj
Aug 32 min read


Peter & Paul
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.

pentecostvigilproj
Jun 292 min read


Change = Challenge
Leading change is a challenge. But with the Holy Spirit and some tools, we can begin to embrace synodality.
Dana HLUSKO
Jan 273 min read


On the Road to Implementing Synodality: Casting the Net
Be a pilgrim of hope! Cast your net, have a cup of coffee and a conversation! Build the bonds between you.
Jean Hawley
Jan 135 min read


Questions and More Questions
We're in the implementation phase of the culture change to synodality...and there are soooo many questions!
Debbie Stollery
Dec 6, 20245 min read


A Conversion in Relationships: Sparks from Jean's blogs
The relationship between Lay Ecclesial Ministers and the Church is in need of conversion.
Debbie Stollery
Nov 15, 20246 min read


Courage to Face the Opposition!
Empowering Lay Ecclesial Ministers to be co-responsible for the unleashing of synodality is a concrete, do-able step.
Jean Hawley
Nov 5, 20244 min read


Your "Place" Matters
Geography, culture, leadership, technology: all of these influence our "place" and so, a single approach cannot be effective.
Debbie Stollery
Sep 26, 20246 min read


It's About Relations...Yes, Relations!
Communion is about relationships between more parties than you might think. How will we foster them?
Debbie Stollery
Sep 12, 20244 min read


HGTV and Synodality
Join in laying the foundations for the conversion to a synodal Church by first understanding the building blocks.
Debbie Stollery
Sep 5, 20244 min read


On Family Reunions and the Synod
I caught synodality's vision this past weekend at our family reunion. Read on to see how!
Debbie Stollery
Aug 22, 20244 min read


A Call to Conversion
If you love another, not only will you change, you will be ok with it because love makes it something do-able.
Debbie Stollery
Aug 16, 20245 min read


Let us create them in our image
If we're created in God's image and imbued with God's Spirit, what does that mean for how we are the Church?
Debbie Stollery
Aug 2, 20247 min read


The Holy Spirit at work in the Eucharist: Key to a Synodal Church
Photo Credit Deborah Stollery (c) 2024 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Tampa FL This is the fourth is a series of blogs on the...
Debbie Stollery
Jul 18, 20246 min read


Choose Now...Really!
It's Spring fundraising season and, like you, I'm getting bombarded by so MANY worthy causes and a few that are not on my passion list. ...

pentecostvigilproj
Apr 12, 20242 min read
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