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CommunicationsMessage From Bishop Bart On October 10th, 2021 Pope Francis
opened the latest synod on the way in which the Catholic Church listens to the Holy Spirit
and journeys together as the People of God. In order to allow as much participation
as possible the Diocese of Corner Brook and Labrador is inviting each Parish Council
AS WELL AS ALL PARISHIONERS to have a discussion on each of the five subject areas
below. Once you have completed the questions, you can send your answers to us
either by regular mail or by email, whatever method is most convenient for you. It
is important that we receive input from as many people as possible in the
parishes. Please take the time to answer the questions. 1. In Luke’s account of the two disciples
heading to Emmaus (Lk 24: 13-35), the Church is pictured as "companions on the
journey", with Christ revealing himself through Word and Sacrament. How do you see this companionship lived out in
our Church today (In your experience of parish, diocese, Universal
Church)? How are we called to grow as companions? 2. Listening is a key component to journeying
together. Who is given a voice, and who is not? What
helps or prevents us from listening? What space do we provide to listen to
others, especially for those who may be on the peripheries? 3. A Church that journeys together shares
together in Christ’s mission. How do we as Church work together and support
one another in carrying out the mission of Christ, each in our respective way?
What hinders the baptized from being active in Christ’s mission? What areas of
mission are neglected? 4. A Church that journeys together participates
in the decision-making process. How is authority exercised within our
parish/diocese? What enables or hinders people from speaking up? By what procedures and
methods do we discern together and make decisions? Do our decision-making methods
help us to listen to the whole people of God? How can we grow in communal
spiritual discernment? 5. Now that you have had a discussion on this
matter, what is your plan to involve as many people, of all ages in your area, to
participate in this same discussion? |
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