The Synodal Pathway
Pope Francis envisages what is called a ‘Synodal process’.
By giving ourselves we find ourselves
It is the fundamental truth of our existence that by giving ourselves we find ourselves.
There is no other way
There is no other way for human beings than the way of cross and resurrection
Irony
Irony is clearly discernible in each of our readings.
Restoring our Saint Joseph statue
Refurbishing our Saint Joseph statue
They beg Jesus to heal him
As Mark writes it, is very touching. Mark tells us that the crowd brought the man to Jesus. “They” beg Jesus to heal him.