Chris Larkman (Letters, 12 September), has asked for the results of the consultation in preparation for the synod on the family to be published.I am beginning to feel that the forthcoming synod will be obscured and shadowy again. Although seemingly nothing is “off the table” for discussion, not publishing the  results gives the mixed message that the laity’s input is wanted – but nothing that might frighten the horses, or in this case the bishops. I would reit