Concerns about the Instrumentum Laboris for the Upcoming Senate on Synodality

There are initial positive impressions about the Instrumentum Laboris for the Senate on Synodality, focusing on the nature of synodality and ecclesiology of communion. However, further readings reveal major problems, including a dense thicket of verbosity and an obsession with certain topics. The document's emphasis on listening as code for pushing specific agendas and postponing controversial issues raises concerns. The lack of clear and distinct ideas and a focus on a process rather than concrete outcomes create ambiguity and potential for misinterpretation.