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Category: Beyond the Synod
Beyond the Synod

Synodal Decision-Making and Decision-Taking

In the Church, decision-making and decision-taking are distinct but inseparable elements of a unified ecclesial process. Not rivals but partners, like morning and evening, each step completing what the other begins. Rooted in synodality, this process is directed toward fidelity to the Gospel.

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José Mario Bautista Maximiano | Catholic Scholar
Beyond the Synod

Pope Leo XIV and Synodal Consensus-Building

Pope Leo XIV has publicly called for “new and concrete forms for an ever more intense synodality.” While he preserves the institutional continuity of the Synod of Bishops, he seeks to enrich it with the fruits of recent synodal experiences and to extend it into local Churches.

José Mario Bautista Maximiano | Catholic Scholar
Beyond the Synod

From Processions to Prophetic Mission

In the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic country, the active involvement of Catholics appears limited to practices of popular piety, religious fiestas, and salu-salo. However, according to the Synod on Synodality, communion, participation, and mission encompass much more than these activities.

José Mario Bautista Maximiano | Catholic Scholar
Beyond the Synod

The Prophetic Nature of Synodality

Synodality’s prophetic nature refers to two significant things: 1) the task to read the signs of the times; and 2) the prophetic office or function of every baptized, the proclamation of the Gospel or evangelization, which is her core mission.

Dr. José Mario Bautista Maximiano | Catholic Scholar
Beyond the Synod

Ecclesial Discernment

The Final Document of the Synod on Synodality puts a strong emphasis on the process of “ecclesial discernment.” What does the 2021-2024 Synod of Bishops mean by it?

Dr. José Mario Bautista Maximiano | Catholic Scholar
Beyond the Synod

Pope Francis Recognizes the Voice of the People

In 21st-century Christianity, the voice of the people as a Christian community is recognized. Pope Francis believes that involving the widest participation of the People of God in listening and journeying together is the right path toward a synodal Church.

Dr. José Mario Bautista Maximiano | Catholic Scholar
Beyond the Synod

Francis: The Pope of Synodality

Canonically, synods are synods of bishops. But historically, synods are not synods of the ordained, nor do they refer only to the official gatherings of bishops to exercise their collegiality, cum Petro et sub Petro. Francis exerts much effort to revive the original concept of synodality.

Dr. José Mario Bautista Maximiano | Catholic Scholar

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