Synodality...our journey toward the way of being for our Church today
- John Dolezal
- Jul 8
- 2 min read
“Synodality is the way of being the Church today according to the will of God, in a dynamic of discerning and listening together to the voice of the Holy Spirit.”
Pope Francis
The Synodal conversion of the Church
Putting into practice the Synodal nature of the entire Church

“The synodal journey unfolds within a historical context marked by epochal changes in society and by a crucial transition in the life of the Church, which cannot be ignored: it is within the folds of the complexity of this context, in its tensions and contradictions, that we are called to ‘scrutinize the signs of the times and interpret them in the light of the Gospel’ (GS, 4).”
(PD, 4)
●The goal is to ensure the participation of the greatest number possible, in order to listen to the living voice of the entire People of God.
●This is not possible unless we make special efforts to actively reach out to people where they’re at, especially those who are often excluded or who are not involved in the life of the Church.
●There must be a clear focus on the participation of the poor, marginalized, vulnerable, and excluded, in order to listen to their voices and experiences.
●The Synodal Process must be simple, accessible, anThe goal is to ensure the participation of the greatest number possible, in order to listen to the living voice of the entire People of God.
●This is not possible unless we make special efforts to actively reach out to people where they’re at, especially those who are often excluded or who are not involved in the life of the Church.
●There must be a clear focus on the participation of the poor, marginalized, vulnerable, and excluded, in order to listen to their vod welcoming for all.
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