Vatican ViewPoint 82. Synod Spirituality with Fr. Radcliffe: ‘Conversation on way to Emmaus’
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May 9, 2024 
Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, a Dominican priest and former Master of the Order of Preachers, delves into the spirituality of synodality. He emphasizes the importance of friendship and joyful conversation to bridge divisions, urging listeners to embrace the Genesis question as a means of initiating dialogue. Radcliffe highlights the significance of listening deeply, acknowledging diverse experiences and generational differences, and fostering playful conversations filled with laughter. He advocates for hospitality and welcoming differing views to enrich the church's journey together.
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Conversation Heals Divisions
- Shared words and conversation are the lifeblood of the Church and heal divisions across ideology, culture, and gender.
- Timothy Radcliffe argues that conversation leads to conversion and counters global violence born of inability to talk.
Start With ‘Where Are You?’
- Break silences with a nonjudgmental question like "Where are you?" to invite people out of hiding and into honest dialogue.
- Ask about worries and identity rather than attacking beliefs, so people can be seen and heard.
Listen For The Unspoken
- Listen more than speak and seek what people are trying to say, not just what they say outwardly.
- Hear the grain of truth in errors and listen with hope rather than contempt.
