How do we prepare for a synodal process? Start with the documents of Vatican II

How do we prepare for a synodal process? Start with the documents of Vatican II 

I suggest looking at Dignitatis Humanae in reference to constitutional democracy in reference to individual rights and freedom of conscience. This is the doctrine that some of our bishops resist most strongly. The relationship between such rights and women in the Church would also be a good synodal meditation - along with sexuality in general. 

The sexuality of the clergy should be hashed out in the process. Gender, aka Queer Theory needs fuller explanation, not only to understand gay priests but to examine whether the remainder are heterosexual or asexual. Accepting sexuality as a natural thing rather than as a sign of sin or holiness may raise the Titanic.