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1 Int, 2 | Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops for Oceania,
2 Int, 2 | through the days of the Synod Assembly in a most powerful
3 1, 3 | 3. During the Synod Assembly, the universal
4 1, 3 | energy and creativity. The Synod saw this clearly in the
5 1, 3(2) | Assembly For Oceania of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
6 1, 4 | The central concern of the Synod Assembly was to find appropriate
7 1, 4 | The interventions of the Synod Fathers reflected the challenges
8 1, 4 | according to his word. The Synod left no doubt that the Church,
9 1, 5 | by the Holy Spirit, the Synod Fathers discussed many concerns
10 1, 5 | found in the days of the Synod, for many issues call for
11 1, 5 | the poor and needy. The Synod discussions stressed that,
12 1, 6 | 6. The Synod gave recognition not only
13 1 | The special Synod Assembly~The Theme~
14 1, 8 | That was the goal of the Synod, and it is the goal of the
15 1, 9 | It was fitting that the Synod Assembly began on the Solemnity
16 1, 9 | important to convoke a separate Synod Assembly. The Bishops of
17 1, 9 | small, which allowed the Synod to bring together all the
18 1, 9 | dialogue and discernment of the Synod opened the eyes of heart
19 1, 9 | goodness bestowed during the Synod.~Among themselves too the
20 1, 9 | I pray that, through the Synod, the Bishops of Oceania
21 1, 9 | was significant that the Synod Assembly took place in the
22 1, 9 | promulgated during the time of the Synod, and the Assembly itself
23 1, 9(13) | Assembly For Oceania of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
24 1, 9 | by the experience of the Synod, could continue to implement
25 1, 9 | the challenges which the Synod identified and discussed.(15) "
26 2, 10 | and the Extraordinary Synod Assembly of 1985 has made
27 2, 10 | of the Church. So too the Synod Fathers declared that "the
28 2, 10 | doctrinal background of all the Synod's deliberations. It is "
29 2, 11 | 11. During the Synod Assembly, the Bishops took
30 2, 11 | and one soul" (4:32). The Synod Fathers saw one very practical
31 2, 11 | faith and charity".(25) The Synod expressed the hope that
32 2, 11 | College of Bishops, the Synod Fathers were unequivocal
33 2, 12 | and traditions.(30) At the Synod, it was clear that the Eastern
34 2, 12 | predominant Latin Church. Yet the Synod also made it clear that
35 2, 13 | coming from overseas. The Synod paid tribute to the many
36 2, 13 | closer to home, and the Synod Fathers were keen to stress
37 2, 13 | place for its members. The Synod Fathers wanted to encourage
38 2, 14 | 14. The Synod Fathers wanted Jesus Christ
39 2, 14 | the fold.~Above all, the Synod Fathers wanted to touch
40 2, 15 | in word and deed; and the Synod Fathers expressed both deep
41 2, 15 | of all human effort, the Synod Fathers were not discouraged
42 2, 16 | 16. The Synod Fathers frequently emphasized
43 2, 16 | religious symbols.(40) The Synod Fathers saw further inculturation
44 2, 16 | lived in a unique way. The Synod Fathers were convinced that
45 2, 17 | and merciful God".(53) The Synod Fathers asked that the Church
46 2, 17 | signs of the times, the Synod Fathers "recognized that
47 2, 17 | by Jesus Christ.(57)~The Synod Fathers expressed the desire
48 2, 17(57)| Assembly For Oceania of the Synod of Bishops, Relatio post
49 2, 17 | their guiding vision, the Synod Fathers evoked the ideal
50 3, 18 | revealed in Jesus Christ. The Synod Fathers were eager that
51 3, 18(59)| Assembly For Oceania of the Synod of Bishops, Lineamenta,
52 3, 18 | Special Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.(61)~Given the
53 3, 18 | salvation" (2 Cor 6:2).~Many Synod Fathers voiced concern about
54 3, 20 | s birth in Oceania, the Synod Fathers felt the need for
55 3, 21 | traditional cultures. The Synod Fathers called for a greater
56 3, 22 | Christian life".(82) The Synod Fathers proposed a greater
57 3, 23 | 23. The Synod Fathers saw disunity among
58 3, 23 | Christ was symbolized at the Synod by the presence of the fraternal
59 3, 23 | where it already exists. The Synod Fathers saw it as very useful
60 3, 26 | of the environment. The Synod Fathers were one with their
61 3, 27 | 27. The Synod Fathers were keen that the
62 3, 27 | their impact on society. The Synod Fathers reiterated that "
63 3, 28 | maintain their traditions. The Synod strongly encouraged the
64 3, 28 | Australian bush life heard in the Synod Hall: "If you stay closely
65 3, 28 | their rights;(100) and the Synod Fathers expressed support
66 3, 28 | honestly acknowledged. The Synod supported the establishment
67 3, 28 | peoples in Oceania, the Synod Fathers apologized unreservedly
68 3, 29 | Given the situation, the Synod recommended that Church-related
69 3, 29 | living standards.(104)~The Synod Fathers also asked that "
70 3, 29 | her help and services. The Synod acknowledges the generous
71 3, 31 | treasures of creation. The Synod Fathers called upon the
72 3, 31 | human exploitation. The Synod Fathers called upon the
73 3, 33 | s life and activity.~The Synod Fathers wished to acknowledge
74 3, 34 | until natural death. The Synod Fathers acknowledged the
75 3, 34 | about moral values. The Synod Fathers recommended that
76 3, 34 | suffering and death. The Synod Fathers urged support for
77 3, 35 | given special mention in the Synod Hall. The Church provides
78 3, 35 | victims of sexual abuse. The Synod Fathers also mentioned refugees
79 3, 35 | the oceans and seas, the Synod Fathers also voiced concern
80 4, 37 | and meaningless.(126)~The Synod Fathers recognized the need
81 4, 37 | responsibilities of daily life. The Synod Fathers emphasized the importance
82 4, 39 | 39. The Synod Fathers reflected at length
83 4, 40 | the Church's mission. The Synod Fathers were quick to acknowledge
84 4, 40 | situation. I make my own the Synod's insistence that greater
85 4, 41 | Penance".(133) This is why the Synod Fathers were grateful that
86 4, 42 | them. In a special way, the Synod Fathers wanted to thank
87 4, 43 | their particular call. The Synod Fathers "rejoiced in the
88 4, 43 | many elements.(137) The Synod Fathers "pledged their support
89 4, 44 | to the same extent. The Synod Fathers wanted to assure
90 4, 44 | in their dark times.~The Synod Fathers were convinced of
91 4, 44 | population".(141) With the Synod Fathers, I call on the young
92 4, 44 | identity and belonging. The Synod Fathers recognized the importance
93 4, 45 | women. More generally, the Synod Fathers were concerned for
94 4, 45 | spouses and children, the Synod encourages pastoral efforts
95 4, 45 | Recognizing this, the Synod Fathers urged that "pastoral
96 4, 45 | breakdown and divorce, the Synod calls for a renewed catechesis
97 4, 45 | up in this distress. The Synod was conscious of the great
98 4, 47 | work in the Church, the Synod Fathers asked that they
99 4, 48 | abide' (Jn 15:16)".(157) The Synod Fathers pointed to the serious
100 4, 48 | school and family. The Synod Fathers look to the future
101 4, 48 | tradition. In this regard, the Synod Fathers asked that "serious
102 4, 48 | gift of new vocations, the Synod Fathers also recognized
103 4, 49 | contemporary society. The Synod Fathers acknowledged "the
104 4, 49 | preserve this fidelity, this Synod urges all clergy to renew
105 4, 49 | the powerless".(164)~The Synod was conscious of the erosion
106 4, 49 | their divine vocation. The Synod Fathers strongly recommended
107 4, 49 | were highlighted by the Synod: "All ministers are reminded
108 4, 49 | for all clergy".(170) The Synod Fathers expressed their
109 4, 49 | proclamation of the Gospel. The Synod Fathers condemned all sexual
110 4, 49 | witness of Jesus Christ. The Synod Fathers wished to apologize
111 4, 50 | pastoral needs. The Bishops in Synod gave thanks for the untiring
112 4, 51 | the community and God. The Synod Fathers were conscious that
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