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On Thursday night, hundreds of members of our faith communities in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, to celebrate our historic Diocesan Synod with singing, dancing, prayer and witness during Catholic Youth Parramatta’s LIFTED Live in the Forecourt. ...
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The countdown is on to the first-ever Synod for the Diocese of Parramatta this weekend.
In preparation for the event, Synod members had a reflection and formation session a few weeks ago to meet each other for the first time and share their unique stories....
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The official working document for the upcoming Diocese of Parramatta Synod, which will be held from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 October, has been made available for all members of the faithful across Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains....
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It became increasingly clear to me that synodality is not about the opinions of any individual. It is first and foremost a call to humility before God within the other that leads to reconciliation and forgiveness....
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Synodality is a call to return to the roots of Covenant, to hear the voice of the prophets, to hear anew the Good News, and to build our relationships in conformity with the Reign of God....
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Synodality relies on Tradition, tradition relies on synodality, and both depend on history to chart ever new paths forward to ensure we are living authentically in the spirit of Jesus Christ as Church today in response to our unique circumstances....
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People must now be encouraged to deepen the insights of the gift of faith. Faith always needs to well up from within. Only when we listen can faith dialogue with the culture around it and exercise prophetic imagination. That’s what is at the heart of the coming journey of synodality.
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Recently, Pope Francis spoke to the bishops and diocesan representatives from across Italy and gave some advice that can also apply to our local Church here in Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains. ...
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This journey of synodality we have commenced has many uncertainties: what exactly will this journey be like? Where exactly will it take us?
We are not the first to make such a journey into unknown territory, guided only by faith and the Spirit. Mary, Mother of the Church, herself lived...