In presenting the second theme to explore in the Synod Consultation Process taking place in dioceses around the world beginning now through April 2022, Pope Francis writes in the Preparatory Document (PD): “Listening is the first step, but it requires having an open mind and…
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Synod Theme 1: Journeying Companions
Pope Francis asks: “When we say: “our Church,’ who is part of it? Who is asking us to journey together? Who are the road companions, including those outside the ecclesial perimeter? What persons or groups are left on the margins, expressly or in fact?” These…
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Journeying Together in a Synodal Church
On Sunday, October 10, 2021, Pope Francis formally launched the process leading to the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops which will take place in October 2023. Next Sunday, October 17, 2021, dioceses around the world will open the process in their…
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The Apostolic Life of Grandparents and the Elderly
Sunday, July 25, 2021, is the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Pope Francis established this day on January 31, 2021. The theme for this year is “I Am with You Always.” (Matthew 28:20)
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Social Audio: Fad or the Future?
It was not until earlier this month that I became aware of another type of social networking tool called social audio. Twitter invited me to try out their new “Spaces” tool. “Now you can Tweet and talk.” The tagline was “Spaces are live audio conversation…
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Words Matter
How often do we hear the phrase “words matter”? We know it is true and we often search for the right words to say. Choosing the best words for our online communications is very important. Our words online can both engage and attract interest in…