Jesus Among Us with His Wounds: A Qualitative Theological Analysis of the Synodal Church in Asia

Atawolo, Andreas B. and Tjandrawinata, Raymond R. (2026) Jesus Among Us with His Wounds: A Qualitative Theological Analysis of the Synodal Church in Asia. Glosains: Jurnal Sains Global Indonesia, 7 (5). pp. 3130-3142. ISSN 2798-4311

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Abstract

Background: Contemporary discussions of synodality frequently emphasize participation, discernment, governance, and ecclesial structures, while the Christological foundation that gives synodality its inner form is less often made explicit. Objective: This study examines how the wounded and risen humanity of Christ functions as a theological foundation for synodal life and how that foundation can be translated into priorities for the Church in Asia. Methods: A qualitative theological document analysis was conducted using the 2024 Final Document of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops as the primary text. Directed thematic analysis was organized around passages concerning the Paschal event, Christ's humanity, creation, conscience, relationships, and accompaniment, and was contextually interpreted in dialogue with recent magisterial, International Theological Commission, and Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences documents. Results: Five interrelated themes emerged: the Paschal wounds as a hermeneutical center; radical humanity as the concrete mediation of Christ's divine solidarity; creation as a relational field of reconciliation; conscience as the interior site of conversion; and synodality as relational transformation through accompaniment. These themes converge in four priorities for Asia: Christological formation centered on Jesus' humanity, strengthening family life, education with and for the poor, and formation of conscience. Conclusion: Synodality is best understood not merely as an institutional procedure but as a Christ-centered way of being Church in which wounded humanity and wounded creation are encountered through accompaniment, solidarity, discernment, and relational conversion.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion A General Works > B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BL Religion B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity A General Works > B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BR Christianity B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BT Doctrinal Theology A General Works > B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BT Doctrinal Theology B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology A General Works > B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BV Practical Theology
Depositing User:	AGC
Date Deposited:	06 Nov 2026 08:52
Last Modified:	06 Nov 2026 08:52
URI:	http://repo.driyarkara.ac.id/id/eprint/2826

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