Vatican ViewPoint 79. Synod Spirituality with Fr. Radcliffe: ‘Hoping against hope’
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Apr 18, 2024 
Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, a Dominican priest and former Master of the Order of Preachers, delves into synod spirituality and the concept of hope. He emphasizes the significance of Jesus' Transfiguration as a preparatory retreat. Radcliffe discusses how hope can thrive amid division, exploring contradictory expectations within the Church. He highlights the Eucharist as a unifying force during suffering, using examples from Ukraine and Rwanda. Ultimately, he asserts that listening fosters understanding and can unite diverse hopes into a transcendent vision.
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Retreat Prepares For Difficult Journey
- The Transfiguration retreat gives disciples courage and fragile hope before a hard journey.
- Fr. Timothy Radcliffe says this mountain encounter equips the community to keep walking despite fear.
Hope For Church And Humanity
- The synod gathers us for hope for the Church and for humanity amid global crises.
- Radcliffe links Eucharistic hope to concerns like ecological collapse and mass migration.
Conflicting Hopes Within Community
- Conflicting personal hopes exist even among Jesus' closest followers.
- Radcliffe notes rivalry and divergent expectations yet emphasizes they still journeyed together.
