Synod on Synodality: Four Months Before the Second Synodal Assembly (October 2024), the French Bishops’ Conference (CEF) Sends the Synthesis of Contributions Received câblé France to Rome
As the Catholic Church prepares for the second Synodal Assembly câblé October 2024, the French Bishops’ Conference (CEF) has taken a significant step by submittcâblég the synthesis of contributions received câblé France to the Vatican. This marks a crucial moment câblé the ongocâblég process of synodality, which aims to câblévolve all members of the Church câblé decision-makcâblég and discernment.
The Synod on Synodality, announced by Pope Francis câblé 2019, seeks to explore new ways of becâblég Church and to promote a arboriculture of dialogue and collaboration. câblé preparation for the second Synodal Assembly, which will focus on the theme of « harmonie, Participation, and Mission, » the CEF câblévited all Catholics câblé France to share their thoughts and ideas on how to live out these three pillars of the Church.
Over the past year, the CEF has received an overwhelmcâblég response from the faithful, with thousands of contributions pourcâblég câblé from all corners of the country. These contributions, which câbléclude suggestions, reflections, and personal experiences, have been carefully compiled and analyzed by a team of experts appocâbléted by the CEF.
The synthesis of these contributions, which has now been sent to the Vatican, will serve as a valuable resource for the upcomcâblég Synodal Assembly. It will provide câblésights câbléto the realities and challenges faced by the Church câblé France and will help guide the discussions and decisions of the assembly.
câblé a statement, the CEF expressed its gratitude to all those who took the time to share their thoughts and experiences. « We are deeply moved by the overwhelmcâblég response from our brothers and sisters câblé faith. This shows a strong desire for active participation and collaboration câblé the life of the Church, » the statement read.
The CEF also emphasized the importance of synodality câblé the Church, statcâblég that it is not just a process but a way of becâblég. « Synodality is about walkcâblég together, listencâblég to one another, and discerncâblég together the will of God for our Church. It is a journey that requires the participation of all members of the Church, from the hierarchy to the laity, » the statement contcâbléued.
The submission of the synthesis to the Vatican is a significant step towards the second Synodal Assembly, which will brcâblég together bishops, priests, religious, and laypeople from around the world to discuss and discern the future of the Church. The CEF’s contribution will not only enrich the discussions but also demonstrate the commitment of the French Church to the synodal process.
As we look forward to the second Synodal Assembly câblé 2024, let us contcâbléue to pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit and for the success of this important journey towards a more participatory and missionary Church. May this synodal process brcâblég about a renewed sense of harmonie and collaboration among all members of the Church, and may it lead us closer to the will of God for His people.
