Synod on Synodality
Pope Francis convened a synod of bishops in Rome on October 10, 2021. That synod is being followed by local synods in all dioceses around the world. Then, after two years of preparation, listening, and discernment, bishops will once again assemble in Rome in October, 2023, to complete the synod. The goal of this synodal process is to renew the Church and collectively discern a future for the Church.
The Synodal Process: The Church’s Way of Proceeding
Discernment
3-Minute Retreat: Learning to Listen
3-Minute Retreat: Choosing to Listen
The Ignatian Way: What Is Discernment?
Discernment: Consolation and Desolation by Margaret Silf
Discernment: Making Inspired Choices by Joe Paprocki
Freedom and Discernment by Vinita Hampton Wright
Pop-Up Catechesis: Teaching the Art of Discernment
A Prayer to Listen to the Holy Spirit
High School Lesson: Discernment of Spirits and the Missioned Life
Following the Spirit’s Lead in Communal Discernment by Becky Eldredge
A Method of Group Decision-Making by William J. Byron, SJ
Listening by Kathy Henry
The Seven Ds of Discipleship: Discernment by Julianne Stanz
Growing in Wisdom: Discernment for Young People by Denise Gorss
Practice Listening by Vinita Hampton Wright
Courage’s Role in Discernment by Vinita Hampton Wright
Discernment as Common Vision by Tim Muldoon
Accompaniment
Accompaniment Requires Trust by Joe Paprocki
Accompaniment: Giving People the “Time of Day” by Joe Paprocki
Accompaniment by Arturo Sosa, SJ
The Posture of Accompaniment by Becky Eldredge
Recommended Books
For Individuals or Discussion Groups
Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He Leads
For Parishes
