Synod - the continuing saga

JMJ

While the focus is currently on the 'Synod' this is just the latest skirmish in a 50 year long battle that is only a small part in the much longer history of such battles that form the fabric of this war between God and Satan.

Very simple in its final analysis.

The question is how to be a light to the world? Is the Synod with its focus on various sins really a call to the practice of virtue?

Not from what I've seen so far. To be honest I haven't really followed the Synod all that closely as I hold it is vastly over-rated and sensationalized.

I realize that a number of people are all up in arms over the scandalous issues of the Synod, but really this is a case of too little too late.

The horse bolted out of the barn 50 years ago, all that's happening now is they're sweeping out the barn in order to sell the farm.

I'm not advocating a passive 'nothing I can do' attitude, but I am advocating not letting it disturb your peace of soul. Be serene, work on your spiritual life, know the reasons why the bad things about the Synod are actually bad (ie study the Faith).

Then you'll be ready to fight.

Otherwise, you'll be ready to fall.

P^2

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