By Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture - Absent a clear recognition that the Spirit always leads the Church and preserves the essential deposit of the faith, the Synod on Synodality is all too likely to devolve into a sociological/therapeutic discussion, drawing attention and strength (away) from the essentials of Catholic doctrine and moral teaching. Is this the future vision of the Catholic Church: as a debating society for discussion of personal and social disorders? In his cover letter accompanying the USCCB synthesis, Bishop Daniel Flores says that “synodality is not a one-time event, but an invitation to an ongoing style of Church life.” I’m afraid he’s right.