The Synod of bishops in the Vatican ended last week with a final document that was voted on paragraph by paragraph. So what was the most controversial paragraph? It may not come as a surprise to many, that it was para 60 on the role of women, which attracted 97 dissenting votes (ie 27+% bishopsContinue reading “Women in the church”
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Synod restarts today
The Synod on Synodality restarts today in the Vatican with a retreat and a penitential service. Cardinal Hollerich, addressing participants, reminds them that the fundamental question for the ecclesial discernment of this Synod is expressed in clear terms: “how can the identity of the synodal People of God in mission take concrete form in theContinue reading “Synod restarts today”
In transition
Dear readers, we apologise for the long silence since December. As many of you know, we started The Portico as a brief COVID lockdown project in early 2020 to strengthen our parish community through the enforced social isolation. We ourselves succumbed to the virus during December, but since then have been pondering whether there isContinue reading “In transition”
Cornish Pilgrimage to Walsingham
This year’s group of 14 pilgrims travelled up from Cornwall to Walsingham on Sunday 16th October and stayed in the Pilgrim Centre. “We left on Saturday 21st – but our coach broke down! We were fortunate to be rescued by the Walsingham minibus and allowed to stay an extra night at no extra expense.” “WhileContinue reading “Cornish Pilgrimage to Walsingham”
Synod 2021-23 update
Members of the hierarchy, clergy, and laity, who have coordinated the diocesan synodal conversations in England and Wales, recently participated in a National Synod Day in Southwark Closing the day’s proceedings, Cardinal Nichols said “In this upper room, seeking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we have had a unique window on the life ofContinue reading “Synod 2021-23 update”
Spring Walks
Churches Together Walking meet at 9.30am on Wednesday mornings at St George’s church car park for a 6 mile walk taken at a steady pace. Here are May’s planned walks: 18th. Bude. Ron 25th. Treslothan. Barry Bring a packed lunch and come prepared for the weather. If in doubt about the weather call the leaderContinue reading “Spring Walks”
Nationality and Borders Bill
Nationality & Borders Bill There is still time to write to our MP Cherilyn Macrory if you are concerned about the terms of this bill which among other things will effectively criminalise asylum seekers who arrive via “illegal” routes. The Government has not yet put in place any legal routes or given any indication ofContinue reading “Nationality and Borders Bill”
He Sent them Out
I was reminded today (Dec 4th) why we should read the Gospels many times in our lives – so that their message can strike us fresh and unexpectedly each time. Today, Jesus gathers the apostles to him and gives them the ability to heal the sick then sends them out into the world to doContinue reading “He Sent them Out”
Synod: a short overview
With Truro and no doubt other parishes around the county gearing up to start local consultations, we thought that readers might like to be reminded that the why’s and wherefore’s of the synod are contained in the Vatican’s Preparatory Document, which you can find on the official Synod website and also in our Synod resourcesContinue reading “Synod: a short overview”
“For a Synodal Church”: Synod’s diocesan phase extended
The Vatican’s Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops announced on 29 October that the duration of the first (Diocesan) phase of the recently launched Synod “For a Synodal Church” has been extended. This is “in order to provide a greater opportunity for the people of God to have an authentic experience of listening andContinue reading ““For a Synodal Church”: Synod’s diocesan phase extended”
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