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1. Among the fraternal representatives - delegates of other Christian Churches, attending the Synod will be a woman Bishop, Bishop Sarah Davies the world head of the Methodist Church.
   The Vatican often gets criticised for its attitudes to women and other Churches, but when the facts are known, the Vatican does pretty well in both areas. Pity those doing the criticising won't take the time to investigate how far the Vatican has come in fifty years.

   Posted By: Fr Mick Mac Andrew

2. Would it be too much to hope for as an outcome of the Synod that laity and clergy be taught how to evangelise? Do any of us know how to concisely state the Good News to our friends?
   Do any of us know how to explain to our neighbour that Jesus is their Saviour too?
   Do any of us know how to evangelise?
   Too often nowadays it seems the word evangelise is shamefacedly re-defined to mean anything other than mentioning Jesus Christ.
   I do hope the Synod changes this.

   Posted By: Jeff

3. At this gathering I pray that the Holy Spirit will be listened to, personal agendas be put aside, and that some of the spirit of Vatican 2 can survive. I also hope that the Experts and Auditors are allowed voice.

   Posted By: Kevin Langley

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