Our society has lost confidence in the power of reason, except perhaps scientific reason.

To be a preacher requires two apparently contradictory qualities: confidence and humility.

Any deep-rooted prejudice against others, such as homophobia or misogyny, would be grounds for rejecting a candidate for the priesthood, but not their sexual orientation.

At the centre of Christianity is community; we are gathered by the Lord around the altar.

One of our deepest needs is to be at home.

Clearly a big challenge for Christianity is how to remain in contact with the millions of people who look for God but do not come to Church.

I believe that his death and resurrection transformed humanity's relationship with God.