What it means to be like Mary, the Synodal Woman.

in today's homily, Fr. Antony Prabhu reflects on Pope Leo XIV's title for Mother Mary "Mary, the Synodal Woman, one who never walks alone but journeys with all people in faith." Drawing from Scripture and her quiet strength, from the Annunciation to the Wedding at Cana and Calvary, Mary shows herself to be a model of listening, bridge-building, and unity, guiding the Church to walk together as one.Linking this to Singapore's own story of racial and religious harmony, Fr. Antony reminds us that true communication s built when we open doors with genuine welcome, build bridges through listening, and tear down walls through reconciliation. Like Mary, we are called to choose unity over division and walk together in faith towards Jesus, who unites all hearts.- Saturday Novena Devotion by Fr. Antony Prabhu, C.Ss.R. (18 October 2025)