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  1 Intro,2    |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, I noted that
  2 Intro,2    |         people of the continent. The Synod would be a providential
  3 Intro,2    |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops was evident throughout
  4 Intro,2    |            continent, I chose as the Synod's theme: Jesus Christ the
  5 Intro,2    |              theme, I hoped that the Synod might "illustrate and explain
  6 Intro,3    |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops took place from
  7 Intro,3    |              For almost a month, the Synod Fathers and other participants,
  8 Intro,3    |         contributed to preparing the Synod and making possible an atmosphere
  9 Intro,3    |           remote preparation for the Synod Assembly.~The actual celebration
 10 Intro,3    |            actual celebration of the Synod itself confirmed the importance
 11 Intro,3    |           mission. Day after day the Synod Hall and meeting rooms were
 12 Intro,3    |              always" (Mt 28:20). The Synod was a moment of grace because
 13 Intro,3(5) |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Nuntius (Final
 14 Intro,4    |          episcopal collegiality. The Synod was a celebratory remembering
 15 Intro,4    |           roots of Christianity. The Synod Fathers remembered the first
 16 Intro,4    |               which never fails. The Synod was also an occasion to
 17 Intro,4    |           the future. Throughout the Synod those of us present were
 18 Intro,4    |       weaknesses of its members, the Synod was also a call to conversion,
 19 Intro,4    |   remembrance and a celebration, the Synod was an ardent affirmation
 20 Intro,4    |           for the gift of faith, the Synod Fathers found no better
 21 Intro,4    |             other than the Lord, the Synod Fathers confessed: "We have
 22 Intro,4    |              of the Holy Spirit, the Synod Fathers courageously called
 23 Intro,4    |    commitment to mission. During the Synod Assembly, the Bishops and
 24  I,5       |              new evangelization. The Synod Fathers insisted that the
 25  I,5       |        examined in detail during the Synod by those who have daily
 26  I,5       |         synthesis, the result of the Synod Fathers' reflections.~ ~ ~
 27  I,6(10)   |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Lineamenta,
 28  I,7       |             incalculable damage.~The Synod Fathers spoke of the rapid
 29  I,7(13)   |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Instrumentum
 30  I,7       |              in society.~A number of Synod Fathers underlined the external
 31  I,7(18)   |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Instrumentum
 32  I,7       |              in Asian societies, the Synod Fathers noted that "though
 33  I,7       |              hear the Bishops at the Synod mention that in some cases
 34  I,7       |          this serious situation.~The Synod Fathers pointed out that
 35  I,8       |       rightful place in society. The Synod Fathers remembered in a
 36  I,8       |             forms of government, the Synod Fathers also drew attention
 37  I,8(24)   |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Lineamenta,
 38  I,9       |            the Special Assembly, the Synod Fathers testified to the
 39  I,9       |             for all the nations. The Synod Fathers were very keen that
 40  I,9       |        frequently highlighted in the Synod, strengthen our expectation
 41  I,9       |      practice of their faith".29 The Synod Fathers were moved by reports
 42  I,9       | predominantly Islamic states. 30 The Synod paid special attention to
 43  I,9       |             children of Abraham. The Synod Fathers expressed the belief
 44 II,10      |             Gift of Faith~10. As the Synod discussion of the complex
 45 II,10      |         dangerous circumstances. The Synod Fathers noted that proclaiming
 46 II,10      |            Far from discouraging the Synod Fathers, the challenges
 47 II,10(36)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio ante
 48 II,10(37)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
 49 II,10      |        Deeply convinced of this, the Synod Fathers were equally conscious
 50 II,11(41)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
 51 II,13      |            this profound insight the Synod Fathers saw the ultimate
 52 II,14      |           Salvation in Jesus~14. The Synod Fathers recalled that the
 53 II,14(46)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
 54 III,15     |       salvation which he brings. The Synod Fathers made frequent references
 55 III,15     |          Second Vatican Council, the Synod Fathers drew attention to
 56 III,15     |    understanding and acceptance. The Synod was therefore right to see
 57 III,16(56) |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio ante
 58 III,16     |           maturity in Christ. 60~The Synod Fathers expressed concern
 59 III,17     |        evangelization. From this the Synod Fathers could conclude that,
 60 III,18     |              this ardent desire, the Synod Fathers sought to discern
 61 IV,19      |             understandable pride the Synod Fathers recalled that "many
 62 IV,20      |        Spirit in man".72 Indeed, the Synod Fathers readily recognized
 63 IV,20      |             consultations before the Synod many Asian Bishops referred
 64 IV,20      |         views.~In the opinion of the Synod Fathers, the difficulty
 65 IV,20      |            from which they came. The Synod Fathers recognized this
 66 IV,20(74)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio ante
 67 IV,20      |        perspectives. The Church, the Synod Fathers noted, must be open
 68 IV,20(77)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
 69 IV,20      |            presented in Asia. 78~The Synod recommended that subsequent
 70 IV,20      |             In this perspective, the Synod Fathers stressed many times
 71 IV,20(81)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
 72 IV,20      |             Yet at the same time the Synod Fathers were well aware
 73 IV,20(83)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio ante
 74 IV,21      |           said repeatedly during the Synod: that the Holy Spirit is
 75 IV,21(86)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
 76 IV,21      |            this is done soundly, the Synod Fathers identified certain
 77 IV,22      |             of Inculturation~22. The Synod expressed encouragement
 78 IV,22(95)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
 79 IV,22(96)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
 80 IV,22      |            the universal Church.~The Synod Fathers stressed particularly
 81 IV,22      |              the Church in Asia. The Synod Fathers urged that it be
 82 IV,22(98)  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
 83 IV,22      |          that mode of formation, the Synod Fathers recognized as a
 84 IV,22      |        religious traditions. 103 The Synod Fathers also encouraged
 85 IV,22      |              seminary staff. 105 The Synod also expressed concern for
 86 IV,23      |            from human promotion, the Synod Fathers insisted that "the
 87 IV,23      |          evangelization of Asia, the Synod Fathers stated: "The Good
 88 IV,23      |           content and in method. The Synod Fathers were keenly aware
 89 IV,23      |    appropriating and sharing it. The Synod noted that "evangelization
 90  V,24      |       related. 121 On this basis the Synod Fathers stressed the mysterious
 91  V,24      |             other religions. 124 The Synod therefore renewed the commitment
 92  V,24(124) |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio ante
 93  V,25      |               My own presence at the Synod's General Sessions was both
 94  V,25      |         unity of the Church",125 the Synod Fathers acknowledged the
 95  V,25      |           very nature as Church. The Synod Fathers chose to describe
 96  V,25      |        Church should become what the Synod Fathers called a "participatory
 97  V,25      |              mission. Therefore, the Synod Fathers urged Pastors to
 98  V,25      |             of all parishes. 130 The Synod singled out young people
 99  V,25      |             pastoral experience, the Synod Fathers underlined the value
100  V,25      |       civilization of love. With the Synod, I encourage the Church
101  V,25      |              fulfil her mission.~The Synod also recognized the role
102  V,26      |           The Bishops present at the Synod acknowledged that even today
103  V,26(136) |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio ante
104  V,27      |           greatest respect. With the Synod Fathers, I call upon everyone
105  V,27      |           Orthodox Churches, and the Synod Fathers urged them to pursue
106  V,27(139) |              Paul II, Address to the Synod of Bishops of the Syro-Malabar
107  V,28      |         Hopes and Sufferings~28. The Synod Fathers were also aware
108  V,28      |           members of the Church, the Synod Fathers expressed special
109  V,28      |      citizens.~On many occasions the Synod Fathers turned their thoughts
110  V,28      |           your great nation. 143 The Synod also expressed a cordial
111  V,28      |          heritage".144~Likewise, the Synod's thoughts frequently returned
112  V,28      |           conflict and division. The Synod Fathers called upon the
113  V,30      |            still more difficult. The Synod Fathers acknowledged that "
114  V,30      |          involve conscience, 151 the Synod Fathers also pointed to
115  V,30      |             the practical level, the Synod proposed that the national
116  V,30      |         promote Christian unity. The Synod's suggestion that the Week
117  V,31      |            firm faith in Christ, the Synod Fathers went on to speak
118  V,31      |          engaged in the process, the Synod suggested that a directory
119 VI,32      |            evangelizing mission. The Synod Fathers therefore stressed
120 VI,33      |              the mass media. 169~The Synod Fathers were well aware
121 VI,34      |            the Gospel in action. The Synod Fathers called on Asian
122 VI,34      |         Christianity. 174 I join the Synod Fathers in appealing to
123 VI,34      |            lowest economic rung. The Synod repeatedly noted that indigenous
124 VI,34      |       corrupt social structures. The Synod Fathers identified child
125 VI,34      |               cf. Lk 18:16). 180~The Synod voiced special concern for
126 VI,34      |              and for this reason the Synod proposed that where possible
127 VI,35      |               is a gift for all.~The Synod Fathers wholeheartedly reaffirmed
128 VI,37      |             privileged children. The Synod Fathers were convinced of
129 VI,37      |      citizens in society. 187 As the Synod Fathers noted, this will
130 VI,38      |            people's basic needs. The Synod Fathers also spoke of the
131 VI,38      |   energetically for disarmament. The Synod called for a stop to the
132 VI,38      |       restoration. 191 Above all the Synod Fathers prayed to God, who
133 VI,38      |              any more" (Is 2:4).~The Synod heard many testimonies concerning
134 VI,38      |         continuing embargo. With the Synod Fathers, I wish to express
135 VI,38      |          Church in that country. The Synod prayed that God will enlighten
136 VI,39      |         human promotion in Asia, the Synod Fathers recognized the importance
137 VI,39      |        marginalization".194 With the Synod Fathers, I call upon the
138 VI,40      |     complexities of this matter, the Synod recognized that this issue
139 VI,40      |                 At the same time the Synod Fathers also addressed the
140 VI,41      |   responsible administrator. 201 The Synod Fathers pleaded in a special
141 VI,41      |             of human development the Synod Fathers were drawing upon
142 VI,41      |            24). In the appeal of the Synod Fathers we thus hear an
143 VI,41      |          altar as well!". 203 In the Synod's appeal for human development
144 VII,42     |              the new millennium, the Synod Fathers asked that this
145 VII,43     |   particularly wish to underline the Synod's concern for the preparation
146 VII,44     |           the recommendations of the Synod Fathers, I strongly encourage
147 VII,44     |              evangelization. 213~The Synod Fathers recognized the vital
148 VII,44     |        magnificent contribution, the Synod expressed to them the Church'
149 VII,44     |           commitment. 214 I join the Synod Fathers in calling on those
150 VII,44     |             the whole world. 217 The Synod Fathers recommended "the
151 VII,45     |              To this end, I join the Synod Fathers in proposing the
152 VII,45     |        Christ in Asia today. 222~The Synod Fathers were most concerned
153 VII,45     |           and in peacemaking. As the Synod Fathers noted, the presence
154 VII,46     |          Asian cultures; and, as the Synod Fathers noted, family values
155 VII,46     |           Christian vocation.~As the Synod Fathers pointed out, this
156 VII,46(227)|             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio ante
157 VII,46     |   communicates it to others. 228 The Synod Fathers also acknowledged
158 VII,46     |              General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in 1980.~ ~ ~
159 VII,47     |                 Young People~47. The Synod Fathers were particularly
160 VII,47     |                In agreement with the Synod Fathers, I recommend that,
161 VII,48     |              the Kingdom.~I echo the Synod Fathers' commendation of
162 VII,48     |           the recommendations of the Synod Fathers on the point of
163 VII,48     |        values in the media. With the Synod Fathers, I encourage the
164 Conclu,50  |             Assembly for Asia of the Synod of Bishops, I wish to express
165 Conclu,51  |            to Mary, for whom, as the Synod Fathers said, Asian Christians