The “Final Document” of the Synod of Bishops was approved by the General Synod.
(Vatican News Network)The “Final Document” of the Synod of Bishops on the subject of “Union of Bishops” was unanimously approved on October 26 and was published immediately. It contains 155 paragraphs, but it will not become the content of the Apostolic Insurance . Pope Francis decided to publish the document immediately to clarify the life of the Church. “The joint journey will not end after the meeting, but will also include the implementation phase (paragraph 9). For example, “In the daily journey, use the method of consultation and understanding of peers to determine specific methods and paths of cultivation to achieve substantial transformation of peers in various real life of the church” (paragraph 9). The “Document” specifically says that bishops must invest more efforts in transparency and accountability, as Cardinal Fernandez, the chief executive of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, said that efforts are underway now to provide more space and power. for women.
The structure of the document
The Final Documents are divided into five parts. The first part, entitled “The Heart of Fellowship”; the second part, “Together in the Boat of Peter”, aims to “transform those relationships that build a Christian community at the intersection of vocation, charism and pastoral ministry” that shape its ‘the mission of the Church.” Part Three, “Casting a Fishing Net,” presents three closely related practices: church understanding, decision-making processes, and a culture of transparency, accountability, and evaluation. Part A Four, “The Harvest Catch,” describes how the communion of grace and the intersection of connection can be cultivated in new forms in a time where there is a great change in the experience of the Church in the places of its roots and places Finally, the fifth part, “In the same way I send you,” focuses on the first steps to be taken, that is, the cultivation of a missionary spirit in which everyone walk together in the same mission It should be noted in particular that the development of the Document was guided by the Gospel account of the resurrection (paragraph 12).
The wounds of the risen Lord are still bleeding
The introductory part of the Document (paragraphs 1-12) clearly states the meaning of this Synod, which is to “relive the disciples’ experience of meeting the Risen Lord in the Passover Seder” (paragraph 1). In addition, the Together Tour has a clear ecumenical character and is committed to “promoting the complete and visible unity of Christians” (para. 4), “which embraces the spirit of the Second Vatican Council and continues forward. ‘publishing’ Vatican II’ and reinstating the ‘prophetic power’ for today’s world” (paragraph 5).
The heart to walk together
The first part of the Document (para. 13-48) begins with an analysis of “the Church of the People of God, the sacrament of unity” (para. 15-20) and “the sacramental origin of the people of God” (para. 21- 27 (paragraph) begins with shared reflection. In fact, “due to the experience of the past few years”, the concept of “walking together” is “understood more deeply and even used more deep” (para. 28). This concept is “more connected to people’s desire for a Church that, as God’s home and family, becomes closer and more accessible to its people” (para. 28) “In short, Walking Together is a path of spiritual renewal and structural reform that aims to make the Church more participatory and missionary, so that it can walk with everyone.” and to move the passion of Christ” (para. 28).
changes in relationships
The second part of the Document (paragraphs 49-77) begins by saying: “The Church must be more able to nourish all kinds of relationships: with the Lord, between men and women, within the family , within the community, between all Christians, relationships between social groups, between religions, and to create” (para. 50). To be a church of fellow believers, “we need a real transformation of relationships. the way of the Holy Spirit” (paragraph 50).
process change
The third part of the Document (paragraphs 79-108) emphasizes immediately: “In prayer and fraternal dialogue, we recognize the understanding of the Church, concern for decision-making processes, and responsibility for accountability and evaluation the results of decisions, the way we respond to the missionary guidance that is guided by the Word” (paragraph 79). In particular, “there is a close connection between these three habits of trust and listening to the People of God, who must also trust those who exercise power” (para. 80).
changes in relationships
The fourth part of the Document (paragraphs 109-139) emphasizes, in the context of “great changes in the knowledge of the roots of the Church and places of pilgrimage”, supported by communion among bishops and by the Bishop of Rome, communion requires grace and intersections of connection that unite us in new ways.” The phrase “rootedness and pilgrimage” (110-119) reminds us “not to be rooted in a concrete place, a place, and time, in Where the common knowledge of meeting God the Savior is created, the Church will not be understood” (110).
Be People With Missionary Disciples
Part V of the Document (paragraphs 140-151) says: “For the holy People of God to bear witness to the joy of the Gospel and to grow in the practice of communion, they must first be properly formed : especially in following Jesus Christ in order to obtain the freedom of God’s children, to enjoy it in prayer, and to recognize it in the poor, “Throughout our journey together, there was a strong need on both sides of the creation to be comprehensive and shared” (paragraph 143). In this area, the Document also emphasizes “communion of grace (communion) between different vocations, with the aim of achieving service (mission), in a spirit of participation and in fostering a sense of the shared responsibility of different vocations” (pp. . Paragraph 147).
Entrusted to Mary
The Document ends with an appeal to the Blessed Virgin Mary, entrusting her with the outcome of this journey together: “May she teach us to be a people of missionary disciples who move forward together, a Church traveling together” ( para. 155 ).
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2024-10-29 09:30:00
