Week Six: Called to Set Forth in Faith

Written By Sorcha Connell

Opening scripture

So shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; 
it shall not return to me empty, 
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, 
and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.  

Isaiah 55:11 (from Easter Vigil Readings) 

Introduction to the theme

An early principle of synodality was laid out at a conference of practitioners: no more talking shops!
If synodality is to transform the Church, it must have consequences. We are called to take action. 

Reflect on this passage from the Final Synod Document:

What might the Holy Spirit be prompting you to reflect on this week?  What is new or fresh for you in this passage? 

A question to ponder through your day…

What might be our ‘distinctive contribution’ to the many challenges facing our world right now?  How might synodal approaches help us to offer new insights to the world? 

Closing Prayer

Glory be to the Father to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be

world without end,

Amen.

First Blessing “Urbi Et Orbi” of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV Central Loggia of the Vatican Basilica Thursday, 8 May 2025 

"We want to be a synodal Church, a Church that moves forward, a Church that always seeks peace, that always seeks charity, that always seeks to be close above all to those who are suffering.”

Lent Reflections Series
Week Six: Called to Set Forth in Faith
Week Six: Called to Set Forth in Faith

Week six of the Lent Reflection Series: If synodality is to transform the Church, it must have consequences. We are called to take action.

Week Five: Called to Open Our Hearts to Others
Week Five: Called to Open Our Hearts to Others

Week five of the Lent Reflection Series: The Church cannot forget the poorest

Week Four: Called to be a Listening People…
Week Four: Called to be a Listening People…

Week four of the Lent Reflection Series: if renewal is to make a lasting difference, it must also involve structural reform

Week Two: Called to Holiness…
Week Two: Called to Holiness…

Week two of the Lent Reflection Series: The past few decades of our Catholic life have been a process of sustaining our faith and mission in the face of a challenging world. How do we share the Gospel in such a world?

Week Three: Called to Mission…
Week Three: Called to Mission…

Week three of the Lent Reflection Series: Through the dignity of our baptism, we are called for mission and gifted by the Holy Spirit, whatever our context.

Week One: Called to Walk Together…
Week One: Called to Walk Together…

Week one of the Lent Reflection Series: Synodality is a way of being church that responds to our hurting, changing world through prayerful listening and discernment.

Want to know more about the Final Synod Document?

As we move into the implementation stage of the synodal process, here are some key resources from the School for Synodality to help guide our understanding of the Final Synod Document, including our Book Club taking it chapter by chapter with synod experts:

Sorcha Connell
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Week Five: Called to Open Our Hearts to Others