Unlike past synods, this one is not about addressing a particular issue, like most synods before, but about becoming who God calls us to be as a Church, all of us together, amidst the reality of today’s world!

On 30 September 2023, an ecumenical prayer vigil will take place in Rome in the presence of Pope Francis and representatives of different Churches, to unite us in praise and silence, in listening to the Word.

As Pope Francis invites us this month to pray especially for those living on the margins of society, let us pray to St Peter Claver, who dedicated his whole life to this evangelical service.

Let us pray for those people on the margins of society in subhuman living conditions, that they may not be neglected by institutions and never be cast out.

Students from a Jesuit secondary school in Hong Kong share their experiences with an adaptation of the Ignatian Examen.

Across the globe, from Latin America to Korea, young adults are gathering to reflect, listen and share. Through this contact with the CLC community, each person experiences wisdom and encouragement for the journey.