The Mass-Why Do We Do What We Do?
Although we “do it” virtually every week of our lives, there is so much about the Mass that is unknown or misunderstood. In this session, we will try to “demystify” the Mass so that it becomes less of a repetitive ritual and more of a meaningful and even inspirational experience.
The Synod on Synodality
The Synod on Synodality is a three-year, worldwide process of listening and dialogue that began in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021. The synodal process will conclude in October of 2024.
Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect on a theme that is decisive for its life and mission: “It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.” This journey, which follows in the wake of the Church’s “renewal” proposed by the Second Vatican Council, is both a gift and a task: by journeying together and reflecting together on the journey that has been made, the Church will be able to learn through Her experience which processes can help Her to live communion, to achieve participation, to open Herself to mission.”
Synod Resources
- To read the entire synthesis report from the October 2023 gathering at the Vatican, read A Synodal Church in Mission: Synthesis Report
- Pope Francis has said, without prayer, there will be no Synod.” Prayer resources for the Synod can be found here.
- Archdiocese of Milwaukee Synthesis of the Synod on Synodality June 30, 2022
- The National Catholic Reporter has a page devoted to the Synod on Synodality with numerous articles delving into the Synod, including:
- Three excellent podcasts that walk through the Synod:
- From America Magazine’s Inside the Vatican podcast Deep Dive: What happened at the synod in Rome?
- From the National Catholic Reporter, The Francis Effect podcast Synod on Synodality special episode
- From Commonweal magazine, the Commonweal Podcast, Processing the Synod
Advent
The Non-Violent Jesus
These two podcasts were used in preparation for the session recorded above:
They Will Know We are Christians by our Love
Dr. timone davis explores our contemporary situation in our nation and world and asks us to consider what our response is to be. Dr. davis challenges us to consider what liturgy (the work of the people) means.