C&SI - Pope Francis Synod on Synodality - 24 Oct 2021 (S1E13)

10/24/21 • 86 min

On this podcast John and Shane begin to unpack the Synod on Synodality called by Pope Francis which formally began on 10th October 2021 in Rome and will continue until Oct 2023. We look at the meaning of "Synod" and with the help of a few people we try to share various talks and thoughts on the whole process and the opportunity it presents for the whole People of God through the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We have some thoughts from:

Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg who will serve as relator general (chairman) of the Synod of Bishops on synodality.
Some thoughts from Limerick Diocese - Bishop Brenda, Rose O'Connor and Fr Chris O'Donnell
Brief homily from Fr Dan Lane from Sunday Mass on October 10th with the invitation to the people of God to participate in the whole process.

We have our regular run through the up coming saints of the week and of course our reflection on the Sunday Gospel (Mark 10:46-52)

We have also have quite a long segment this week with local notices:

Advent reflection with PrayAsYouGo
Advent at the Abbey series of talks (at Glenstal Abbey during Advent)
FCJ House of Spirituality House in Spanish Point up coming events during November(tell Noirin we sent you :) )
Mount St Joseph Abbey Roscrea Restoration Fund Appeal

Synod 2021 - 2023 - "For a Synodal Church - Communion, participation, mission
The Church of God is convoked in Synod.
With this convocation, Pope Francis invites the whole Church to question itself on synodality:
a decisive theme for the life and mission of the Church.

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Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg who will serve as relator general (chairman) of the Synod of Bishops on synodality.
Some thoughts from Limerick Diocese - Bishop Brenda, Rose O'Connor and Fr Chris O'Donnell
Brief homily from Fr Dan Lane from Sunday Mass on October 10th with the invitation to the people of God to participate in the whole process.

We have our regular run through the up coming saints of the week and of course our reflection on the Sunday Gospel (Mark 10:46-52)

We have also have quite a long segment this week with local notices:

Advent reflection with PrayAsYouGo
Advent at the Abbey series of talks (at Glenstal Abbey during Advent)
FCJ House of Spirituality House in Spanish Point up coming events during November(tell Noirin we sent you :) )
Mount St Joseph Abbey Roscrea Restoration Fund Appeal

Text us at +353 874668950 or email at [email protected]

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C&SI - Mission Sunday 2021 - 17 October 2021 (S01 E12)

October 24th is World Mission Sunday so on this weeks podcast John and Shane discuss the up coming day and its significance for so many local churches around the globe. In addition we cover some events around the news cycle that would be of interest and as always a key part of our weekly podcast is the reflection on the Sunday gospel (Mark 10:35-45).
Mission Sunday 2021 - “We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20)World Mission Sunday is the Holy Father’s annual appeal for spiritual and financial support so that the life-giving work of overseas mission and missionaries can continue. It always falls on the second last Sunday in October, and like the Good Friday collection for the Holy Land and Peter’s Pence, it is one of three yearly universal Church collections.
All offerings and donations made for World Mission Sunday become part of the Holy Father’s Universal Solidarity Fund. This fund is a lifeline for struggling missionaries and the communities they serve across Africa, Asia and Latin America, where over 1,100 mission dioceses are found. As these dioceses form and grow, so do their needs. On top of this, mission dioceses are often in remote areas devastated by war and natural disasters, or where suppressed communities are just opening up to the life-saving message of Jesus Christ.
This is why World Mission Sunday is so important. It offers young dioceses the financial and spiritual assistance they need to help their men, women, and children to survive and thrive.
World Mission Sunday collections take place in every single parish where the Church is present. This includes not only Ireland and Europe, but also in poorer parishes in developing countries. It is a moment of universal solidarity when each member of the Church family, regardless of location or background, play their part in supporting each other. This is what makes it such a special celebration.

The needs of overseas dioceses vary greatly. Anything from a motorbike so a priest can celebrate Mass in a remote village, to a community hall to allow people to gather and celebrate in safety. Or more urgently, vaccinations and medicines to protect the vulnerable.
In essence, World Mission Sunday:

Provides Church centred infrastructure by helping communities build schools, clinics, parish halls, and churches
Prepares the future leaders and carers of the Church by supporting the training of sisters, priests, religious brothers and catechists
Supports missionary programmes that protect and care for children’s wellbeing by offering safe shelter, healthcare, education, and hope for the future

To support World Mission Sunday in Ireland and to get online information is available from Missio Ireland
Pope Francis message for World Mission Day 2021 -

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C&SI - COP26 - why should people of faith care? - 31 October 2021 (S1E14)

This weeks podcast C&SI looks at COP26 - the UN Climate Change Conference being held in Glasgow from November 1st - November 12th 2021. We are joined by Jane Mellet from Trocaire who helps explain what COP26 is, what it is trying to do and how we should look and engage with it from a faith perspective.
We have our regular notices, saints of the week and our reflection on the Sunday gospel (Mark 12:28-34).
Notices:

Glenstal - Advent at the Abbey talks
Knock upcoming events

Triddum to St Joseph (Nov 5 - 7th)
- National Memorial Mass (November 14th)
- Advent talks about global Synod
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COP26 - Why does it matter to people of faith?
Jane Mellet is the Laudatio Si Project Officer for Trocaire and she joins John and Shane to explore what is COP26 and why it should matter to people of faith. Jane will actually be attending COP26 on behalf of Trocaire in Glasgow.