Mopping up - Italian style

From October 5-26, 2008 there was a Synod of Bishops held in Rome. Synods of Bishops are called from time to time, as occasions for the Holy Father to consult with his brother bishops from various parts of the world on some major important subject for the life of the Church.

This latest Synod focused on the Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church. Throughout the Synod, a series of bulletins was issued to accredited members of the Press who in turn shared this information with their readers.

On the final day of the Synod and in the immediate aftermath of its closing, there have been a number of articles published which may be of interest. Check them out:

• Benedict acknowledges being moved by Synod (posted October 26, 2008);
• Synodal heartburn (posted October 26, 2008);
• Pontiff says Word of God is Church's priority (posted October 26, 2008);
• Synod presents 55 propositions to Pope (posted October 26, 2008);
• Benedict XVI recalls Chinese unable to attend Synod (posted October 27, 2008);
• Council chosen to prepare next Synod (posted October 27, 2008);
• Papal homily to close Word of God Synod (posted October 27, 2008);
• Synod suggests ministry of lector for women (posted October 27, 2008)

I'm sure that news from the Synod will continue to percolate from the voices of those who are responsible for feeding the grist mill, and those of us who hunger for analysis will have lots to occupy our time in the coming days, weeks and possibly even months.

Stay tuned ....