Synod on Synodality: Dare we hope? Asked by a hopeful skeptic!
It's Monday October 9th and I'm writing from a specatcular Jekyll Island, GA. Had no power on Saturday so I couldn't follow what was...
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Synod Journey Blog
Our thoughts along the synod road.
Dennis Beeman
- Oct 6
- 3 min
We've been trying to build interest in the Synod in our parish
It was a challenge, but it was worth it! We, my wife and I, recently planned and presented a program at our parish to raise awareness...
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Debbie Stollery
- Oct 1
- 2 min
It's GO! time.... the Synod on Synodality is beginning
It's an odd time to be an American Catholic. While much of the world is praying, watching and waiting for the Holy Spirit's inspiration...
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Debbie Stollery
- Sep 27
- 3 min
Let's get set ... for the Synod on Synodality!
Do you remember when you were a kid, and the tug of war was about to begin? There'd be someone, usually an adult, calling out to us,...
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Debbie Stollery
- Sep 21
- 4 min
Ready...Set...Go! First step? Get Ready!
"The ongoing synodal process is not only the most important moment in the life of the Catholic Church since Vatican II. It's also the...
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Debbie Stollery
- Sep 14
- 3 min
Synodal Faith: Not for the faint or fearful
"Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe." — Saint Augustine Here's what I do not...
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Debbie Stollery
- Jul 18
- 5 min
Why Synodality? Because Eucharist is powerful, but not alone!
This begins a series of blogs on 'Why synodality?" Seems there are many current Church leaders, lay and ordained, and perhaps even more...
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Adam Joseph
- Jul 14
- 11 min
A Young Adult Speaks: "Building a Synodal Church"
The Pentecost Vigil Project welcomes Adam Joseph, graduate of the Catholic University of America Class of 2023. He majored in politics...
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Dennis and Loretta Beeman
- Jun 30
- 3 min
Breaking News: People Like to be Listened To!
I'm so pleased to introduce our next pair of guest bloggers, Dennis and Loretta Beeman of Richmond, VA! They are both PVP Leadership...
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Dana Hlusko
- Jun 23
- 4 min
The Spirit is at Work!
When Pope Francis announced a “Synod on the Synod,” I volunteered to be one of the facilitators/note takers for listening sessions. I had...
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Dana Hlusko
- Jun 16
- 2 min
Led by the Spirit
In between our Foundations in Synodality blog series, I am pleased to welcome PVP Leadership Team member Dana Hlusko back to the...
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Debbie Stollery
- Jun 10
- 4 min
We missed the boat!
"We've not heard a word about the Synod or synodality in my parish. If I didn't read a Catholic publication other than our diocesan...
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Debbie Stollery
- Jun 2
- 7 min
Can you help heal me?
Jesus knew something that we tend to forget in our culture which prizes individualism. He knew that we human beings are wired to be...
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Michael Centore
- May 5
- 6 min
The Ear of Christ
We are delighted to wecome our fourth guest blogger, Michael Centore. Michael is a new friend of the Pentecost Vigil Project and...
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Debbie Stollery
- Apr 14
- 3 min
It's a lot!
Happy Easter friends! May the promises of resurrection, like the fruits of synodality, inspire you and sustain you. We are coming to the...
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Dana Hlusko
- Mar 31
- 7 min
Seek First the Kingdom... through Discernment
We are very excited to welcome our first guest blogger, PVP Leaderhip Team member Dana Hlusko, who has been working with her parish...
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Debbie Stollery
- Mar 24
- 5 min
Ready...Set...Go work on your spirit!
Have you ever been asked to do something and immediately said, “No!”? When asked why, all you can muster is something about being too...
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Debbie Stollery
- Mar 17
- 2 min
St. Patrick, Guide Us!
In the interest of full disclosure, I don't have a drop of Irish blood in me. But my husband and therefore my children do, so I claim a...
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Debbie Stollery
- Mar 10
- 4 min
Who Cares How we Decide?
Synodality is a mindset, a viewpoint, a principle and a practice. As a result, to unleash the Spirit of Synodality requires some time...
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Debbie Stollery
- Mar 3
- 5 min
Part II of "Now What?" Look inward!
Here’s what I’m reading and hearing from those trying to hold onto the hope and energy of the first steps in the Synod on Synodality:...
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