THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS

The Synod on Synodality is a two-year process of listening and dialogue beginning with a solemn opening in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021 with each individual diocese and church celebrating the following week on October 17. The synodal process will conclude in 2023. 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.

Here more about the Synod from our Archbishop:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PL1tUGzf5wz4tODwKsUcdk–16noODtYUw&v=WVttdvAGktU

The last weekend (26/27 February) was designated as “Synod Focus Sunday” in the Archdiocese of Cape Town, with a view to launching the process in parishes in March and April (and May, if needed). This letter serves to clarify the journey we are all invited to join together.

Please click the link below to see the important letter from Fr Dominic. 

https://stmaryscathedral.org.za/content/uploads/2022/03/synod-dates-letter.pdf

PRAYER OF THE SYNOD: ADSUMUS SANCTE SPIRITUS 

We stand before You, Holy Spirit,
as we gather together in Your name.
With You alone to guide us,
make Yourself at home in our hearts;
Teach us the way we must go
and how we are to pursue it.
We are weak and sinful;
do not let us promote disorder.
Do not let ignorance lead us down the wrong path
nor partiality influence our actions.
Let us find in You our unity
so that we may journey together to eternal life
and not stray from the way of truth
and what is right.
All this we ask of You,
who are at work in every place and time,
in the communion of the Father and the Son, forever and ever. Amen