Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communications, in his capacity as chairman of the Information Committee of the Synod of Bishops, briefed the media in the Holy See Press Room on the vigil prayer activities before the synod and the proceedings of the conference starting on October 4.
(Vatican News Network) The Ordinary Session of the Synod of Bishops, held in the Vatican from October 4 to 29, brought with it many novelties, but was also somewhat predictable, as it was as much about Saint God’s voice and surprises open doors. This Congress is not the end of the process that began in 2021 in the Universal Church, but a new stage in this process. The conclusions will not be decisive, but they will represent the comprehensive result of the consensus reached by the participants and, therefore, the result of joint discussions on the topics in the Working Paper. This is what Ruffini, the Holy See’s Minister for Communications, emphasized at a press conference introducing media work on September 28.
A prayer vigil to entrust your work to the Holy Spirit
Ruffini touched on a number of topics, starting with the Ecumenical Prayer Vigil on Saturday, September 30, hosted by Pope Francis and open to all, as an important event before the opening of the Congress and aimed at integrating the work of the Congress Entrusted to the Holy Spirit. Ruffini explained: “The prayer vigil will begin with a celebration of thanksgiving: for the grace of unity, for the journey of the Synod, for the grace of others, for the grace of peace and the gifts of creation. It will include listening to God The Word, the hymns and intercessions, the Taize songs and the silences are intended to be strong signs of fraternity, unity and peace”. Four days after the release of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum, the focus of the event will also be on the protection of creation. “St. Peter’s Square will become like a garden, full of trees and flowers,” Ruffini continued. Vatican media will broadcast the vigil live in eight languages: Italian, English, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish and Arabic.
Take a quiet retreat before the meeting
The plenary meeting will be preceded by a retreat at the Fraterna Domus in Sacrofano, Rome, which begins after the Vigil and lasts until the evening of Tuesday, October 3, in which the Pope will not participate Activity. Ruffini mentioned that during the retreat, there would be Mass, prayer, listening to testimonies and meditation, followed by group discussions. On October 12, conference participants will make a pilgrimage to several Christian crypts outside Rome to “follow the footsteps of St. Peter, St. Paul and the early martyrs and explore the roots of the Christian faith in the early church.”
Media work of the Synod of Bishops
Ruffini then went into details relevant to media workers, noting that they can participate in part of the work of the Congress in person and follow certain stages of the work through live online broadcasts, such as Masses, prayers and moments of meditation, especially It is the prayer for immigrants and refugees at 19:15 on October 19, the Rosary prayer at 19:30 on October 25, and the opening ceremony of the first day, when the Pope, the representative of the President, the General Spokesperson and Secretary of the Synod of Bishops The minister will deliver a speech. In addition, it is planned to publish short press briefings every day and hold 5 press conferences with the participation of members of the General Assembly.
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2023-09-29 10:13:00
