The Synod on the Family
Maybe I am being over-optimistic, but I am greatly encouraged by what I am reading about the first two days of the Synod.
Clearly Francis has created a very different mood and atmosphere from previous Synods. His encouragement to all speakers to speak their truth without fear, or without concern about what people might think of them, or if the Pope might be offended, is a great help. And it seems to me that it is already working.
