This quote, from Ricardo da Silva, and American Jesuit, sums up for me what has been, and continues to be, a major obstacle to inclusion in the Church — the use of specialised language in the dialogue between authorities and theologians that is largely meaningless to the average believer.
Who, after all, is the synod for? We speak of a synod that is more inclusive, participatory, transparent and accountable, calling for shared responsibility among the people of God.