May 22, 2022
“Since we have heard that some of our number, who went out without any mandate from us, have upset you with their teachings and disturbed your peace of mind, we have with one accord decided to choose representatives and to send them to you along with our beloved Barnabas and Paul, who have dedicated their lives to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us not to place any burden beyond these necessities...”
The growth of the early church was motivated by the Holy Spirit and the dedication of leaders to the person of Jesus Christ. Surely, they had to wrestle with serious questions of identity, discernment and direction.
We, the church of today, are engaged in a listening process on synodality, seeking the guidance of the same Holy Spirit to accompany us on our journey together. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has asked all of us, the baptized and the marginalized, to listen to one another and the Holy Spirit, guiding the church of today for tomorrow.