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We've been trying to build interest in the Synod in our parish

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Oct 6, 20233 min read

We've been trying to build interest in the Synod in our parish

It was a challenge, but it was worth it! We, my wife and I, recently planned and presented a program at our parish to raise awareness...

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It's GO! time.... the Synod on Synodality is beginning

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Oct 1, 20232 min read

It's GO! time.... the Synod on Synodality is beginning

It's an odd time to be an American Catholic. While much of the world is praying, watching and waiting for the Holy Spirit's inspiration...

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Let's get set ... for the Synod on Synodality!

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Sep 27, 20233 min read

Let's get set ... for the Synod on Synodality!

Do you remember when you were a kid, and the tug of war was about to begin? There'd be someone, usually an adult, calling out to us,...

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What is this excitement about the Synod?

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Sep 25, 20232 min read

What is this excitement about the Synod?

Welcome guest blogger and PVP Leadership Team member Karen Jennings! Karen's relatively new to our Team and brings to us her many...

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Ready...Set...Go! First step? Get Ready!

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Sep 21, 20234 min read

Ready...Set...Go! First step? Get Ready!

"The ongoing synodal process is not only the most important moment in the life of the Catholic Church since Vatican II. It's also the...

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Synodal Faith: Not for the faint or fearful

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Sep 14, 20233 min read

Synodal Faith: Not for the faint or fearful

"Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe." — Saint Augustine Here's what I do not...

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Sep 5, 20232 min read

Guess What? They Listened!

Have you ever participated in an organized group process where you were asked your opinion, but you doubted if what you said would make...

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Aug 31, 20234 min read

The Holy Spirit Among Us...Part 2!

Hello my dear readers! Are you ready for Part II of “The Holy Spirit Among Us”? If you haven’t had a chance to read the first part, I...

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pentecostvigilproj

Aug 22, 20234 min read

The Holy Spirit Among Us

We've finished our 5-part series on "Why Synodality?" and now welcome guest blogger Kari Campbell for the next two weeks. Kari is one of...

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Aug 10, 20236 min read

Why Synodality Benefits the Clergy

This continues our 5-part series on "Why Synodality?" with the last two blogs in this series written specifically for clergy, and by...

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Why Synodality? For the sake of the world...

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Jul 28, 20236 min read

Why Synodality? For the sake of the world...

This is the second in a series of blogs on 'Why synodality?" Seems there are many current Church leaders, lay and ordained, and perhaps...

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Why Synodality? Because Eucharist is powerful, but not alone!

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Jul 18, 20235 min read

Why Synodality? Because Eucharist is powerful, but not alone!

This begins a series of blogs on 'Why synodality?" Seems there are many current Church leaders, lay and ordained, and perhaps even more...

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A Young Adult Speaks: "Building a Synodal Church"

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Jul 14, 202311 min read

A Young Adult Speaks: "Building a Synodal Church"

The Pentecost Vigil Project welcomes Adam Joseph, graduate of the Catholic University of America Class of 2023. He majored in politics...

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Jul 7, 20237 min read

Nobody showed up!

There's nothing quite like the pain of hosting a party, or any event for that matter, inviting lots of people and few show up. It's...

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Breaking News: People Like to be Listened To!

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Jun 30, 20233 min read

Breaking News: People Like to be Listened To!

I'm so pleased to introduce our next pair of guest bloggers, Dennis and Loretta Beeman of Richmond, VA! They are both PVP Leadership...

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Jun 10, 20234 min read

We missed the boat!

"We've not heard a word about the Synod or synodality in my parish. If I didn't read a Catholic publication other than our diocesan...

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Jun 2, 20238 min read

Can you help heal me?

Jesus knew something that we tend to forget in our culture which prizes individualism. He knew that we human beings are wired to be...

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May 26, 20239 min read

It's Too Complicated to Join!

Early in our parish's walk along the synod journey, a young family came for Holy Thursday, on my invitation. I was late getting there and...

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pentecostvigilproj

May 19, 20233 min read

Open the Doors and then What?

Connection, Participation and Synodality Here's the deal. A healthy Church, living out the Wisdom of Vatican II, requires all the...

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May 12, 20236 min read

I'm So Damned Lonely

So here we are, 3 years into the Covid19 colored world. We are no longer confined to our homes, experiencing restrictions on gatherings...

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