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Synod National Synthesis Document
Following the diocesan phase of the synod on synodality between November 2021 and March 2022. The National Synthesis Team has been working on the National Synthesis document, reflecting on the reports received, discerning the main themes that have emerged and … Read More
THREE HOMILIES ON THE SYNODAL JOURNEY
As we move beyond the regional phase of this synod. These homilies encourage us to think and reflect as we continue to walk the synodal journey together. Homily preached by Archbishop John Wilson at the Mass on the National Synod … Read More
Responding to the Psalms – July 2022
A project of the Spirituality Committee of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales “What is more pleasing than a psalm? David expresses it well:Praise the Lord, for a song of praise is good: let there be praise of our … Read More
FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES AT St Bede’s Pastoral Centre, YORK
As midsummer approaches, we hope you are able to enjoy some time out in the summer sunshine along with the birds and flowers and bees and butterflies. Many challenges are still with us but each day offers us little gifts … Read More
COURSE – PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES IN SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
Course overview Spiritual direction mainly focusses on the directee’s prayer and experience of God, but inevitably personal and psychological issues come up which spiritual directors can feel ill-equipped to deal with. This day of ‘continuing professional development’ with a trained psychologist … Read More
LIVE SIMPLY JUNE – Use Eco-friendly Cleaning Products
Help the Poor As the cost of living crisis deepens many more people at home and abroad can no longer afford the basics. It is shocking that in this country 1 in 6 people are accessing foodbanks and 1 in … Read More
Free MOOC on theology and practice of synodality
The Synod on Synodality has been inaugurated in October 2021 by Pope Francis and will culminate with the celebration of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October 2023. This event represents a new stage in ecclesial life that invites … Read More