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“St. James Catholic Church, an urban parish in an economically disadvantaged neighborhood in Kansas City, is going full-throttle to put the principles of synodality into regular practice by emphasizing collective decision-making, dialogue and social justice activism. …The move comes in response to the Synod on Synodality, a four-year process initiated by Pope Francis aimed at making the Church more inclusive and participatory.”
Read the National Catholic Register article featuring Patrick Marrin, Synodal Parish Director at St. James Midtown in Kansas City, Missouri, who shared his insights on synodality and its implementation at St. James. Pat also recently discussed Synodality in the Catholic Church with Father Don Farnan in Episode #85 of the Upon This Rock Podcast.
Kim Meyer, a member of the Saint Francis Xavier Parish (SFX), talks with Father Don Farnan about the ways in which the Catholic Church is called to announce the Good News, and like Christ, cast out evil from society. Many members of the SFX community do that; one way is through public witness gatherings that proclaim Gospel values based on Catholic Social Teachings and injustices associated with poverty, crime, immigration, education, and other relations that impact us. After listening, you may want to join “Witness on Troost” gatherings: the next one is on September 30 on Troost Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.
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"In the end, these things are only required: that you act justly, that you love tenderly, and that you walk humbly with the Lord."
— The Prophet Micah
There are a few annual events this month that you may want to join and one big project to which I will dedicate the remainder of my active priesthood. The events include a parish picnic at Saint Francis Xavier on September 13, an “angel fund” watch party on September 21, and a Mass in Swope Park on September 28.
All are welcome at the events. The first, on Saturday, September 13, starting with 4PM Mass, targets parishioners of Saint Francis Xavier Parish and any who would like to come and learn more about the parish and its good works. For one hundred and nine years, it was Kansas City’s Jesuit Parish. When the Society of Jesus could no longer supply priests last year, it reverted to our diocese. As one of thousands of Jesuit-educated residents in our city, I want to continue the long-standing spirituality at Kansas City’s Ignatian Parish (as it is now known). Read the Full Post.
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