An ecclesial assembly refers to a gathering of the Christian faithful—specifically within the Catholic Church—designed to implement the vision of the Synod on Synodality. It involves both clergy (bishops, priests) and laypeople, moving away from traditional bishop-only synods to a more collaborative and consultative governance model. What is "Synodality"? Synodality denotes the particular style that qualifies the life and mission of the Church, expressing her nature as the Pe

My love for football began when I was about 4 years old. While I enjoy playing the game, my playing days are long gone. The good news is that I can still get enjoyment by watching football games being played on tv or by attending (as a season ticket holder to Oklahoma State Cowboy football). While I am aware that the college football season doesn't start anytime soon, it can't be helped to have anxiousness. Maybe I can convince the grand kids to go out in the yard and play k

Mary Josephine Dolezal This post is dedicated to my great-grandmother, Mary Josephine Dolezal. It has been my habit to write about my great-grandfather, Joseph E. Dolezal and his life. In fact, what I "know" about him is the focus of the "Bundle of Sticks" family history story I have published. Today I write about my great-grandmother, Mary, the "underappreciated, quiet leader" for our family legacy. I can only imagine the sacrifices and compromises Mary made. She was "there