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#newsletter n.9 – 11/2021 – Available also in FR – PT – ES – IT![]() Ecclesial Assembly of Latin America and the Caribbean (Mexico City, 21-28 November 2021) This week was marked by this Ecclesial Assembly on the theme All of us are outgoing missionary disciples. Find out more about this important Church event. ![]() The text on Discernment is now available also in English, French, Italian and Spanish.Share your story! ![]() Are you witnessing or living a particular synodal experience? Do you think you have experienced a good practice and want to share it? Fill in the form and send it to media@synod.va. If your story appears to be original or considered a good practice, we will publish it in our next newsletter and who knows… maybe even in Vatican News! We are all in the one boat! ![]() Taking the image of the boat as mentioned in the official preparatory documents the liturgical space within the Cathedral was shaped in the form of a boat. The bow of the boat faced towards the Cathedral door emphasising mission and outreach to the peripheries. Read the full story. ![]() Synodal spirituality We continue our journey to discover the spirituality of the different religious families, associations and ecclesial movements. Today we invite you to discover the Franciscan spirituality. “The process of discernment never starts from abstract questions (at the table), but from concrete provocations of life, from inspirations and thoughts that arise in the encounter between the needs and provocations of life and the sincere and deep desire to be pleasing to God and to do his will.”. (From the Franciscan Spirituality by fr. Giulio Cesareo, OFM Conv)The Synod in the world We continue to receive pictures, videos, … from all over the world showing the great creativity of our communities. Be inspired: come and see! ![]() Listening to people with disabilities: We need you! We invite you to send materials and good practices for the involvement of people with disabilities in the synodal process to msecretary@synod.va #ListeningToAll #NobodyExcluded ![]() In order to support the synodal journey and ask for the Spirit’s assistance, together with the World Network of Prayers of the Pope and UISG, we have set up a website in 5 languages: Church on the Way. Pray for the Synod. From 2 November, you too can send your prayer. See how to do it… |
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