The recent synodal meeting in Prague for the continental discussion in preparation for the Synod in Synods was a unique and transformative event. It brought about a conversation within the European Catholic Church that was long overdue. The fact that we were able to have a conversation at all is an astonishing feat in and of itself. With representatives from 39 different European countries working in five different languages in the room and about 1200 participants joining the digital conference, it was an ambitious conference, to begin with. In addition, an important spiritual initiative supported the synod. Around Europe, 180 monasteries and religious communities had committed themselves to pray 24/7 while the synod was taking place.
A new conversation in the Church
A new conversation in the Church
A new conversation in the Church
The recent synodal meeting in Prague for the continental discussion in preparation for the Synod in Synods was a unique and transformative event. It brought about a conversation within the European Catholic Church that was long overdue. The fact that we were able to have a conversation at all is an astonishing feat in and of itself. With representatives from 39 different European countries working in five different languages in the room and about 1200 participants joining the digital conference, it was an ambitious conference, to begin with. In addition, an important spiritual initiative supported the synod. Around Europe, 180 monasteries and religious communities had committed themselves to pray 24/7 while the synod was taking place.