Chapter, Paragraph, Number
1 Intro, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops. Memories of
2 Intro, 0 | parts of the world, held a Synod which was intended to be
3 Intro, 0 | discouragement and despair.~The Synod Fathers, assisted by qualifed
4 Intro, 0 | developed in the course of the Synod, I consider it helpful to
5 Intro, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops~4. The General
6 Intro, 0 | General Assemblies of the Synod of Bishops, held regularly
7 Intro, 0 | General Assembly (1971), the Synod Fathers from Africa happily
8 Intro, 0 | Continent present at the Synod issued an important message
9 Intro, 0 | African Council or African Synod, which would have the task
10 Intro, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops. On 6 January
11 Intro, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops was an historic
12 Intro, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops, I wish to address
13 Intro, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops examined thoroughly
14 Intro, 0 | true kairos, in which the Synod was held, examining its
15 I, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops is a providential
16 I, 0 | opened the discussion of the Synod's theme during the first
17 I, 0 | expended in preparation for the Synod will not only benefit the
18 I, 0 | benefit the celebration of the Synod itself, but from this time
19 I, 0 | the Special Assembly, the Synod Fathers proclaimed their
20 I, 0 | the interventions of the Synod Fathers throughout the meeting
21 I, 0 | Synod of Resurrection, Synod of
22 I, 0 | Synod of Resurrection, Synod of Hope~12. By a singular
23 I, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops took place on
24 I, 0 | of the Easter Octave. The Synod Fathers, assembled in Saint
25 I, 0 | 13. This was indeed a Synod of Resurrection and Hope,
26 I, 0 | Resurrection and Hope, as the Synod Fathers joyfully and enthusiastically
27 I, 0 | enlightened minds, the Special Synod for Africa, Madagascar and
28 I, 0 | participants in this holy Synod, united with the Holy Father
29 I, 0 | During their discussions the Synod Fathers, fully aware that
30 I, 0 | would like to state that the Synod of Bishops is an extremely
31 I, 0 | Paul VI established the Synod, he clearly indicated that
32 I, 0 | underlying the setting up of the Synod of Bishops is straightforward:
33 I, 0 | for the Assembly of the Synod of Bishops devoted to it.~
34 I, 0 | General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, gathered to
35 I, 0 | meeting of the Council of the Synod, I did not fail to emphasize
36 I, 0 | Secretariat, to ensure that this Synod would be authentically and
37 I, 0 | ecclesial communion the Synod was also supported by the
38 I, 0 | concelebration for the opening of the Synod at which I presided in Saint
39 I, 0 | message~21. According to the Synod Fathers, the main question
40 I, 0 | mobilization of resources.26~The Synod's debate on the relevance
41 I, 0 | proclaimers of this message. The Synod Fathers faced the question
42 I, 0 | Special Assembly. "If this Synod is prepared well," I said, "
43 I, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops, I paid a total
44 I, 0 | Assembly, the theme of the Synod and the need for all the
45 I, 0 | preparation of the Special Synod for Africa. In addition,
46 I, 0 | General Secretariat of the Synod on African soil: at Yamoussoukro,
47 I, 0 | Lineamenta preparations for the Synod began in earnest in all
48 I, 0 | actual celebration of the Synod. This initiative of SECAM
49 I, 0 | symposia on the themes of the Synod were organized by various
50 I, 0 | meticulous care with which the Synod's Lineamenta and the Instrumentum
51 I, 0 | Ante-Preparatory Commission of the Synod which met in January and
52 I, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops, established
53 I, 0 | opening and closing of the Synod. The group, which included
54 I, 0 | in the preparation of the Synod was truly admirable. The
55 I, 0 | that the results of the Synod were beginning to appear
56 I, 0 | praying together for the Synod's success. More than once
57 I, 0 | success. More than once the Synod Fathers themselves noted,
58 I, 0 | meticulous preparation of the Synod, and the active involvement
59 I, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops had the task
60 II, 1 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops, the first meeting
61 II, 1 | this kind in history, the Synod Fathers recalled some of
62 II, 1 | the Church in Africa, the Synod Fathers only wished to celebrate
63 II, 1 | solemn occasion".44~The Synod Fathers strongly reiterated
64 II, 1 | Hierarchy on the Continent.~The Synod Fathers identified many
65 II, 1 | Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.~
66 II, 1 | mission? In this regard the Synod Fathers first of all asked: "
67 II, 1 | 41. For many Synod Fathers contemporary Africa
68 II, 1 | humanity as a whole. The Synod Fathers highlighted some
69 II, 1 | encouraged. For example, the Synod Fathers in their Message
70 II, 2 | fundamental fact noted by the Synod Fathers is the thirst for
71 II, 2 | with credibility".56~The Synod recognized the urgency of
72 II, 2 | 48. The Synod Fathers rightly affirmed
73 II, 2 | challenge identified by the Synod Fathers concerns the various
74 II, 2 | preparatory documents of the Synod, as well as the discussions
75 II, 2 | challenges addressed by the Synod.~
76 II, 2 | to be evangelized.65 The Synod Fathers were thus faced
77 II, 3 | 67 For this reason the Synod strongly emphasized the
78 III, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops received and
79 III, 0 | should be the fruits of the Synod in every area of people'
80 III, 0 | Good News of salvation, the Synod recommends that missionary
81 III, 0 | Proclamation~57. "The Synod recalls that to evangelize
82 III, 0 | Africa wished to be "the Synod of Resurrection, the Synod
83 III, 0 | Synod of Resurrection, the Synod of Hope ... Christ our Hope
84 III, 0 | particularly in those which the Synod examined: proclamation,
85 III, 0 | On several occasions the Synod Fathers stressed the particular
86 III, 0 | various human cultures".87 The Synod considers inculturation
87 III, 0 | cultures. Rightly therefore the Synod Fathers observed: "Considering
88 III, 0 | Churches of Africa, the Synod recommended "to the Bishops
89 III, 0 | Precisely for this reason the Synod invited Pastors "to exploit
90 III, 0 | Family~63. Not only did the Synod speak of inculturation,
91 III, 0 | evangelization of Africa.99 The Synod Fathers acknowledged it
92 III, 0 | developing, according to the Synod's recommendation, an ecclesiology
93 III, 0 | liturgical celebrations".105~The Synod also reaffirmed that, when
94 III, 0 | Bearing this in mind, the Synod expressed the hope that
95 III, 0 | regard the Message of the Synod emphasizes that the Living
96 III, 0 | saving power of Jesus, the Synod Fathers concluded their
97 III, 0 | government programmes. The Synod "challenges the consciences
98 III, 0 | people with one another.~The Synod paid great attention to
99 IV, 1 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops was convoked
100 IV, 1 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops considered inculturation
101 IV, 1 | Vatican Council,152 the Synod Fathers interpreted inculturation
102 IV, 2 | is built. This is why the Synod considered the evangelization
103 IV, 2 | the human person".160 The Synod deplored those African customs
104 IV, 2 | Many interventions in the Synod Hall highlighted present-day
105 IV, 2 | family. The concerns of the Synod Fathers were all the more
106 IV, 2 | the African family. The Synod Fathers, accepting my concerns
107 V, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops was: the Church'
108 V, 1 | from the beginning, the Synod Fathers recognized that
109 V, 1 | the Church in Africa. The Synod recommends that catechists
110 V, 1 | The family~92. The Synod launched an explicit appeal
111 V, 1 | and profound changes. The Synod felt this challenge with
112 V, 1 | accepted the request of the Synod Fathers to revise, if necessary,
113 V, 1 | Future priests~95. The Synod Fathers affirmed that "today
114 V, 2 | spiritual movements".200 The Synod Fathers requested that this
115 V, 2 | Precisely in this context the Synod Fathers emphasized how necessary
116 VI, 0 | dimension of witness~106. The Synod Fathers drew attention to
117 VI, 0 | members. The Message of the Synod courageously states: "The
118 VI, 0 | public affairs~110. The Synod Fathers were unanimous in
119 VI, 0 | governing. That is why the Synod prayed fervently to the
120 VI, 0 | refugees. That is why the Synod rightly considered that
121 VI, 0 | common patrimony~113. The Synod also called on African governments
122 VI, 0 | Successor of Peter, the Synod furnished a providential
123 VI, 1 | economic refugees. With the Synod Fathers I feel the duty
124 VI, 1 | Dear young people, the Synod asks you to take in hand
125 VI, 1 | inadequate medical services the Synod considered the tragic scourge
126 VI, 1 | Echoing the voice of the Synod Fathers, I too ask pastoral
127 VI, 1 | no more wars!~117. The Synod incisively described the
128 VI, 1 | tragedies.~Together with the Synod Fathers, I likewise urge
129 VI, 1 | humanity. I make my own the Synod's recommendations on this
130 VI, 1 | the seed of death", the Synod appealed to all countries
131 VI, 1 | nation. Thus, while the Synod praised the "brothers in
132 VI, 1 | phenomenon which, as the Synod mentioned, has reached tragic
133 VI, 1 | Taking up the words of the Synod Fathers, I particularly
134 VI, 1 | between man and woman.235 The Synod applied these principles
135 VI, 2 | par excellence"~122. The Synod had much to say about social
136 VI, 2 | the preoccupation of the Synod Fathers I express my deep
137 VI, 2 | countries. In addition, the Synod rightly deplored "the very
138 VI, 2 | and revitalized. As the Synod suggested, it is necessary
139 VII, 0 | the Special Assembly, the Synod Fathers thoroughly explored
140 VII, 0 | their discussions of the Synod's theme, the Fathers carefully
141 VII, 0 | the whole world.244 The Synod Fathers acknowledged God'
142 VII, 0 | Assembly for Africa of the Synod of Bishops I had in mind
143 VII, 0 | view. Discussions at the Synod revealed the Bishops' readiness
144 VII, 0 | pre-eminent way through the Synod of Bishops: "among its affairs
145 VII, 0 | specific recommendation of the Synod Fathers that the four Pontifical
146 VII, 0 | Holiness and mission~136. The Synod reaffirmed that all the
147 VII, 0 | peoples and nations, the Synod Fathers were at all times
148 Conclu, 0| moment of grace" which the Synod was. I am deeply grateful
149 Conclu, 0| the Special Assembly. This Synod was prepared with zeal and
150 Conclu, 0| the work of the Special Synod, and it was abundantly blessed
151 Conclu, 0| 141. Since the Synod was convoked in order to
152 Conclu, 0| thanksgiving for the grace of this Synod, I appeal to Mary, Star
153 Conclu, 0| the working session of the Synod in Rome:~O Mary, Mother
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