BLOG: Fr. Thomas Rosica,Synods
Julian reflects on how God speaks to us through other people and how we need to be attentive to the needs of others. ...read more
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis commented on the Holy Spirit, specifically, how He is "present and active in the life of the Church" and "due the same glory and adoration as the Father and the Son." ...read more
Julian reflects on God's invitation to see his saving work in the world, and our vocation to take part in that work. ...read more
In his weekly catechesis, Pope Francis resumed his cycle on "The Spirit and the Bride." Commenting on the mission and unity of the Church depicted throughout the Acts of the Apostles, he said that "We see the Spirit work for unity in two ways. On the one hand, He drives the Church outwards, so that she can welcome an ever-greater number of people and peoples; on the other hand, she gathers them within to consolidate the unity achieved." ...read more
The 2024 Session of the General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality began with Holy Mass on October 2, the Feast of the Guardian Angels. In his homily, Pope Francis said that "The Holy Spirit is the master of harmony and is capable of creating one voice among so many different voices." ...read more
Nicholas Jesson highlights the recent document "The Bishop of Rome: Primacy and Synodality in the Ecumenical Dialogues." ...read more