Reshaping the Church for today’s world

The Second Session of the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops represents a significant moment in the history of the Church. Among the Jesuit participants at the Synod is Fr Agbonkhianmeghe Orobator, SJ, who took some time to share his experience of the month-long event.

Fr Orobator describes the Synodal process as a “remodeling” of the Church, inviting reflection, listening and a collaborative spirit. He likens it to a structure undergoing renovation. Just as craftsmen and artisans – architects, welders and carpenters – work together to reshape a building, so too does the Church engage its members with their gifts and talents in this remodeling effort. The aim is not necessarily to build something entirely new, but rather to fashion a Church that more closely reflects God’s vision.