Synodality in life and mission of the Church

Abstract

From an early age, modern man is brought up in the spirit of individualism and even a certain form of selfishness. Despite the fact that educational institutions, in principle, aim to educate a responsible and socialized person, the media, which are ubiquitous in the life of present-day people, foster the opposite kind of lifestyle and upbringing. Regardless of whether we are talking about a child, a young person or an adult, one basic social problem emerges-alienation. Family ties and neighborly relations are disappearing, we put up high fences or plant bushes that are to separate us from others. The world is losing the sense of community. This problem has been noticed by the Church, which, from the very beginning, has been built upon the community and exists thanks to the community of the faithful. Synodality comes from the daily life of the community of the People of God. We, as a community, are to move forward together – not separately – by listening to the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. Such a way of life will allow us to participate in the mission of the Church and in the communion instituted by Christ for us.