Compassion begins when one s experiences in their mind and heart a share in the suffering or sorrow of another.  But simply to feel compassion for another is not enough to be a compassionate person.  Rather, we must be moved to act, to treat their sorrows as our own so as to do something to lessen the suffering.  The Samaritan in the parable was indeed moved to act.  He furthermore took some responsibility in that he promised to pay the innkeeper back.  Jesus tells us to act in that same manner because that is how God acts with us.

 
Father Joseph
 

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Registration is now open for the upcoming listening sessions in 2022 and 2023

The Diocese of Dallas continues its preparations for the Dallas Synod that will take place in 2024 by holding 10 public listening sessions in 2022 and 2023. These conversations are an integral part of the synodal process. The discussions at these sessions will follow a different format than our previously concluded Catechetical Sessions.

Each of these events will include the following elements:

• Opening prayer with Bishop Burns and Bishop Kelly
• Over 2 hours of table discussion on the topic chosen for each session
• Q&A with Bishop Edward J. Burns, Synod Preparatory Commission Chair Lacy de la Garza, and other guests
• Closing prayer and dismissal

Each event's discussion questions will be sent out in advance to those who register for each particular session.

Dates, times, and locations are posted as confirmed.

To register for one of the upcoming listening session or to learn more about the Diocese of Dallas Synod, visit www.cathdal.org/synod.

Please click on the following attachment for more information: Listening Session Graphic - English 

Please click on the following attachment for more information: Listening Session Graphic - Spanish