The next challenge for Christianity is to remind Europeans that we are called to seek the truth.

The trouble is that after nine years as a Jack of all trades and Master of the Dominican Order, I have no expertise on anything except airports and exotic foods.

We need the wisdom of women, and the experience of married people and parents, and the depth of the contemplative if we are to be formed as preachers.

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.

We can identify with Frodo and Sam, setting off not knowing quite where they are going and what they are to do.

Claiming that you have got the truth wrapped up does breed violence and intolerance.

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