
The Wordless Journey: Synodality and Silence by Michael Centore
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Opening our reflections on the interim year of the Synod with a look at the link between silence and synodality.

From Solitude to Social Poetry: The Invitation of the Instrumentum Laboris
The working document invites a renewal of the "common Priesthood" and articulates the way of spiritual listening.

Loyola Institute for Ministry and Episcopal Conferences of Eastern Africa Advance the Work of Synodality and Small Christian Communities by Michael Centore
An international gathering of colleagues and collaborators provides signs of hope for the future of the church.

“This Wild Calling”: The Possibilities and Limitations of the Synod on Synodality by Gene Ciarlo
The Synod on Synodality is not radical enough to move mountains, and mountains must be moved.

Public Letter on the Synodal Process from the Online Young Adult Seekers Small Christian Community
An open letter from Kenya-based SCC advocates for the expanded role of women and young people in the church.

A Long and Winding Road: Part II—An Ecumenical Listening Session by Nicole d’Entremont
The insights of a listening session from New Brackett Church in Maine show the Synod evolving in conversation with other denominations.

The Art and Action of Attentive Listening by Fran Salone-Pelletier
The art of listening is essential for a culture of synodality. We need to learn to practice it well.

A Long and Winding Road by Nicole d’Entremont
Stories, not generalities, have power. They give context and reality to our reflections.

Friendship in the Proximity of Christ by Michael E. DeSanctis
Synodality calls believers to step beyond themselves, even at the risk of rejection, in order to form relationships that might improve not only the church but the world beyond it.

The Roots of Disillusionment by Anne Kerrigan
I hope I’m wrong, but my past experience with the plans for a synod has made me cynical of such a process.