Day 25 Lenten Reflection

“A quick look at our Constitutions SM enables us to see that we are inherently Synodal. 156: All Marists imitate Mary’s delicate responsiveness to the promptings of the Spirit and to the needs of God’s People. 158: those who exercise authority develop a network of interchange and solidarity to promote unity for mission. 160: this mission requires structures of consultation and participation at the local, provincial, and general levels. 161: unity in the Society and effective action require that its members be consulted and participate in decision making.

As good stewards of the Gospel we bring out of our treasury things both old and new: the ‘old’ treasures in our Constitutions can be renewed by opening out minds and hearts to the ‘new’ expressions and experiences of Synodality in today’s Church.”

(~ Ben McKenna, SM, Synodality – inherently Marist, March 4, 2024)