The essay is a sharp critique of synodality in the Catholic Church, described as a superficial and destructive innovation that departs from authentic Catholic tradition. The author argues that synodal language—focused on “planting dreams” and “weaving relationships”—bears little resemblance to the Gospel’s call to the Cross, truth, and supernatural mission. Drawing on historical failures of modern Catholic experiments, the essay links synodality to the decline of vocations, empty churches, and theological compromise. It interprets the movement as a manifestation of acedia (spiritual sloth), a refusal to embrace the demanding greatness of divine life. Citing St. Thomas Aquinas, Fulton Sheen, and Josef Pieper, the author insists that synodality is not harmless whimsy but a symptom of spiritual weariness and retreat from God. Instead of renewing the Church, it deepens her crisis, replacing the fire of tradition with triviality. The essay concludes with a warning: Catholics must resist …

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Tiring of God

O yes, synoding. Restrain your laughter (or fear) as I present an enticing morsel from the official Orthodox. Faithful. Free. Sign up to get This …

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