Synodality: Communion, participation and mission in action

The article used the current Synod on Synodality 2021–2023 as a road map to reinforce understanding of synodality, communion, participation and mission. It extracted some theological lessons the non-Catholics can learn from this synod. The essay is not here to defend or to critique Synod on Synodali...

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Main Author: Resane, Kelebogile T. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 2023
In: HTS teologiese studies
Year: 2023, Volume: 79, Issue: 2
Further subjects:B Participation
B Dialogue
B Church
B Communion
B Synod
B Synodality
B Mission (international law
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