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This is from Catholic Vote.

Everyone, I’ve been saying all along that whatever “Walking Together about Walking Togetherity” might produce in terms of texts or recommendations for some papal document, none of that makes a difference. The real content is the process itself. The process, permanent revolution, is the content.

Get the structure and process of the permanent revolution firmly established and then all the other stuff – sodomitic blessings, ordination of women, etc. – will follow.

Take a look at this now from Catholic Vote.  My emphases and comments.

Panelists Sidestep Apostolic Tradition Question at Vatican Press Briefing

Two Synod participants sidestepped a question about the importance of apostolic tradition and divine revelation during Monday’s Vatican press briefing, choosing instead to emphasize “synodality” and “listening.”

Fr. Vimal Tirimanna, a professor of moral theology from Sri Lanka, and Sr. Patricia Murray, IBVM, the executive secretary of the International Union of Superiors General, said in a press conference that divine revelation and apostolic tradition are present and taken into consideration when discussing issues facing the Church.

However, both Tirimanna and Murray added to their initial answers, saying that some issues—like the ordination of women or the blessing of same-sex couples—[NB] require a synodal mindset and lifestyle.

“Of course, different people have different issues,” Tirimanna said. [Watch this…] “I can assure you, once the firm foundation of the synod life is laid, those things [particular political or controversial issues] can be built up on that.”

“In one sense, the most important thing is not[!!] to address whether women can be ordained, or that LGBTQ+ [individuals] should be accepted or gay marriage should be blessed,” he continued. “Not that they are not important, but[!!!] if we are serious about the universal church, a church that is worldwide, we have to lay a firm foundation that includes everybody’s interest. So first we lay the foundation—the foundation of a synodal way and listening culture. Automatically, these issues are bound to come sooner, if not later.”  [Did you get that?  First, get the process in place in a stable way, and all the other things will follow]

Sr. Murray also agreed that revelation and tradition make up the fundamental basis of discussion at the synod, but [!!] then added that it’s important to learn how to be “a synodal person.”

“One of the key aspects of being a synodal person in a synodal church is to learn to have freedom,” [B as in B, S as in S.  “Freedom” for these people means “You are free to agree with me.”  And if you demure, then in the spirit of Rawls, you must be UnPersoned so that you are not an obstacle to consensus.  After all, once you eliminate the naysayers, you have consensus.] she said. “Yes, I have my own inclinations and things I would like to see happening, but if I really am truly training in the synodal process, I leave those aside. [… must adhere to GoodThink… no OldLife… no CrimeThought… only DuckSpeak… BlackWhite… BlackWhite… 2+2=5… time is greater than space… unity prevails over conflict… ] I pray for freedom; I pray for the grace to be truly open to what my brother and sister are sharing and saying; I pray to God’s Spirit to give me the enlightenment and insight into where we’re being drawn as a body, as this communion of people.”

“I know that’s a complicated answer,” she said. “You may say ‘you didn’t answer my question’ [A common occurrence at these pressers.] but I think unless we learn the importance of formation for this way of life, we’d be frustrated and we won’t understand what’s actually happening or what we’re being called to.”

At Synod press conferences, journalists from all over the political spectrum continue to ask about the role of the Catholic Magisterium in the Synod on Synodality, including synodal discussions of LGBTQ+ “inclusion” and the ordination of women.

The questions will continue to be about those things but none of the answers will be.

The true content of this thing going on is the process itself.

Permanent revolution.