Recommended Reading and Resources
As we prepare to journey together on a Synodal Pathway, the following is a list of some recommended reading which every person can undertake as part of preparing for this synodal process:
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
A Compendium of the Catechism is available from www.veritas.ie
Lumen Gentium
Lumen gentium (Light of the Nations), the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, is one of the principal documents of the Second Vatican Council.
Gaudium et Spes (The Joys and Hopes), Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World.
Address by Cardinal Grech to the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference
International Theological Commission: Sensus Fidei: In the Life of the Church
International Theological Commission: Synodality in the Life and Mission of the Church
Additional background reading
Apostolic Exhortations
Gaudete et exsultate: Apostolic Exhortation on the call to holiness in today’s world (19 March 2018)
Amoris laetitia: Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on love in the family (19 March 2016)
Encyclicals
Fratelli tutti (3 October 2020) On Fraternity and Social Friendship.
Laudato si’ (24 May 2015) On Care for our Common Home.
Lumen fidei (29 June 2013) This document focuses on the importance of reviving and strengthening faith in a modern, secular world.