Matthew 11:25 - 30

Hopes, Concerns, and Priorities on the Synodal Pathway.

In the listening process, some themes were less dominant@ abuse, care for creation. Social justice, clergy, evangelisation, and mission. The theme of abuse was named as an ongoing would, with participants calling for continued accountability and transparency, urging that
"healing must remain a priory for those affected by abuse"

Care for Creation and social justice were mentioned, with some expressing disappointment that Laudato Si and the call to ecological conversation were barely mentioned, urging the Church to integrate these concerns more fully into parish life.

There was concern about declining numbers of clergy and the need for pastoral support with one comment noting, "The number of priests is falling, and many are overworked; they need support and encouragement from the laity." While another observed, "we need to care for the wellbeing of our clergy as they carry heavy burdens".

Evangelisation and mission were also discussed, with a desire for renewed outreach to seekers and the religiously unaffiliated. As one group put it, "We need to go out to the peripheries, not just wait for people to come to us," while another stated, "Mission means meeting people where they are and sharing the joy of the Gospel".