Holy Spirit

"Stranger Things" is weird. Its characters experience trauma, sometimes from encounters with monsters, other times from very real tragedies. Some people think the show is about monsters, but it's not. It's about people.

The synodal process benefits from embracing a Catholic worldview rather than ideology. The ability to resist ideology is absolutely necessary if the synodal process is to create a more vibrant and faithful church.

Scripture for Life: When the disciples gathered to debate and pray in Acts 15, their commitment only grew deeper as they recognized the Spirit forming them into a community more attached to Christ than to their opinions.

Francis, the comic strip: A catechism Catholic has a story to tell.

Scripture for Life: Luke's Gospel emphasizes the Spirit's movement in Jesus and in the life of the people. Every one of Jesus' actions and decisions flowed from what he believed the Spirit was leading him to do.

Theology en la Plaza: This synodal process invites all the faithful, in particular our leaders, to do some soul-searching. We must listen intently, especially to those who have been marginalized in Catholic spaces. Church leaders must embrace a new beginning.

We say: Despite concerns and controversies, we urge Catholics to participate in the synodal process. It may not be perfect, but the church is more likely to address the needs of the people of God with it than without it.

Simply Spirit: The mental state of acedia tells us that the world and our church are beyond the power of God to save. This is where our Advocate, the Holy Spirit — our Advocate-Spirit — comes in.