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Theologians’ Corner
Theologians’ Corner provides a space for individuals to come together to explore, discuss, and deepen their understanding of theology, which is the study of the divine, religious beliefs, and practices.
Participants engage in conversations about religious texts, doctrines, and experiences, drawing from Christian traditions or philosophical perspectives.
Through dialogue, members challenge and support each other’s beliefs, fostering a richer comprehension and appreciation of spiritual concepts.
The group serves both as an intellectual space for debate and a communal setting for shared spiritual exploration, promoting personal growth and collective understanding.
We meet in the parish rooms once a month (on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday) following the 11:00 AM mass.
Guides: Father Alex, Patrick H SJ.
Our Spiritiual Guides
Fr Alex
Patrick H SJ
Theologians’ Corner – Being a Synodal Church – M001
Theologians’ Corner had its first get-together on Sunday, October 15th. The turnout was impressive, and some of us ended up sitting on the floor or perched in corners. It made me think of the early Christians meeting in cramped houses to discuss their faith and future.
We talked about the Synod on Synodality taking place at the Vatican. Father Alex provided context with a short presentation. It certainly helped me to see how the Synod related to the The First and Second Ecumenical Councils of the Vatican. Not that a Synod is an Ecumenical Council, of course!
It was interesting hearing everyone’s view on being consulted by the Church. The results of the OLM Synod questionnaire are on the OLM website.
Some concerns were expressed about whether our faith would remain the same if subjected to changes. After all, the Truth is the Truth, right? Father Alex eloquently addressed this with a visual metaphor. We heard about the Four Ds – Doctrine, Dogma, Discipline and Devotion. We heard about the Dubia (Doubts) expressed by some cardinals in five questions they posed to Pope Francis before the Synod.
I felt that we were a diverse group at this first Theologian’s Corner and that in the small room we represented a wide range of feelings and ideas about who we are and who we want to be as Catholics. Two thousand years later, we are still asking ourselves questions and actively living our faith. Before we met, I googled the origins of the word ‘Synod’. It means ‘ to travel together’. And that’s exactly what we did. We will do it again at the next Theologians’ Corner. You should come!
Mass Intentions
1) Following the long tradition of the Catholic Church, a priest may offer a Mass for a specific
intention. There are two common types of intentions. One is for someone who has died and
the other kind is simply for the intentions of a family member, friend, or loved one. A
common intention is a Mass of thanksgiving.
2) The parish priest must, by Church law, offer one Sunday Mass for the parish community. In
addition, if a priest is celebrating a wedding, the intention would naturally be for the bride
and groom.
3) For weekday Masses, you may request a special Mass intention.
4) If you would like to request a Mass intention, this is how you may do so:
a) See Fr. Ron personally and tell him you wish a special mass intention. Give him the information indicated in the sample form.
b) Choose the date, if no specific date is important to you, write “whenever possible” on
the envelope.
c) Write down the number of Masses you wish to offer.
d) Insert your donation into an envelope and close the envelope. Write the name and
date requested on the envelope.
e) By request, Fr. Ron will give you a card which can be sent to the person for whom
you wish to know that a Mass intention will be celebrated.
Please do not request Masses by email or telephone, please use this form. Many people request Mass
intentions months in advance. Ideally, we would have only one intention per Mass.
Many people ask for special prayer requests to be read at Mass. These are NOT Mass intentions. We
specifically leave a time of silence for personal intentions. If you wish your intention to be read
aloud, use the Mass intention request form below.
Sample Form:
Mass intention for:______________________________________________ (RIP)
Or
For the Intentions of : ___________________________________________
Date Requested:
Alternate Date:
Additional information:
Useful Links
Although there are many web sites out there, we highly recommend these.
http://www.kidsinmadrid.com (Highly Recommended for Families with Children)
Sunday and Weekly Mass Readings
European English-speaking Catholic Churches
Pray as you go: Jesuits in the UK provide daily downloadable podcasts and reflections. Available in the app store.
Laudate: iPhone and Android app with daily mass readings in English and Spanish, prayers, daily reflections, liturgical calendar etc
Sacred space: App and website from Irish Jesuits with thought for the day and prayers.
Bustedhalo.com info/videos/catechesis – Specially aimed at young adults
biblegateway.com Online bible in hundred of languages and editions. Website and phone app.
Jesuit prayer – Also an Android app with daily mass readings, reflections etc.
Bible Trivia by Alexis Thompson – Bible Trivia pages that can be used as tools for Youth Ministry, Bible Study, and at-home learning.
Synod Results
The Synod on Synodality is a two-year process of listening and dialogue beginning with a solemn opening in Rome on October 9 and 10, 2021 with each individual diocese and church celebrating the following week on October 17. The synodal process concluded in 2023.
Pope Francis invites the entire Church to reflect on a theme that is decisive for its life and mission: “It is precisely this path of synodality which God expects of the Church of the third millennium.” This journey, which follows in the wake of the Church’s “renewal” proposed by the Second Vatican Council, is both a gift and a task: by journeying together and reflecting together on the journey that has been made, the Church will be able to learn through Her experience which processes can help Her to live communion, to achieve participation, to open Herself to mission.
Learn more about the synodal process by visiting the Vatican Synod website.
The collated results of OLM can be accessed here: OLM Synod Results.
The results of the Synod surveys for the Madrid Archdiocise can be found here: Informe Final de la consulta
Next Sunday at OLM
I wanted to buy a half a rabbit, but the butcher didn’t want to split hares.
I have kleptomania. When it gets bad I take something for it.
The trouble with skunks is that they don’t have common scents.
Cardboard belts are a waist of paper.
First Sunday of May at your church
TV is chewing gum for the eyes. – Frank Lloyd Wright
I find television very educating. Every time someone turns on the set, I go into the other room to read a book. – Grouch Marx
Life doesn’t imitate art; it imitates bad television. – Woody Allen The American people love the Home Shopping Network because it’s commercial free. – Will Durst
Norwegian television gives you the sensation of a coma without the worry and inconvenience. – Bill Bryson
My show is the stupidest on TV. If you are watching it, get a life. – Jerry Springer
Don’t you wish there was a knob on the TV to turn up the intelligence? There’s one marked brightness, but it doesn’t work. – Gallagher
Doctor: “Describe the symptoms.”
“Well, Homer is bald. Marge has blue hair…”
(Don’t get it?: The patient heard, “Simpsons.”)