A meeting of the directors of works of Italy, Albania, Malta and Romania took place in Rome. It was a synodal experience of profound listening to each other.

To undergo a synodal experience was the aim of the meeting, once again in person, for the directors of the Jesuit works of the Euro-Mediterranean Province held from 30 April to 2 May at Our Lady of Mercy House in Rome. “Fellow travellers” was the theme chosen, in view of the Jesuit contribution to the synod. This meeting included moments of prayer, workshops, and the lectio by Sr. Francesca Balocco on the meeting between Peter and Cornelius. Then in the presence of Card. Mario Grech, general secretary of the synod, some testimonies were shared which are a sign of an outward looking church. These were some of the key moments experienced together.

The contribution to the synod

The days were spent in an in-depth study of the preparatory document for the synod and discussions were held in groups on the 10 main topics: fellow travellers, listening, taking the floor, celebrating, co-responsibility in the mission, dialogue in the Church and in society, dialogue with other Christian denominations, authority and participation, discernment and decision making, and personal formation in synodality. It was an intense time of communication, and feedback was given in the form of key words, which highlight – among other things – a renewed commitment to listening and discernment, gratitude, accompanying freely, and responsibility.

Read some testimonies about this meeting

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