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

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.

The history of Israel and Judaism is the unfolding of the meaning of this story. It's retelling is never finished and will not be until the Kingdom.

Christianity will only make a contribution to the future of Europe if it can prove that people like Sam Harris are wrong and that we can make peace.

Christians can bring peace to multi-religious Europe because we are able to understand the role of faith in the lives of other believers better than atheists.

The key question for the future of Europe is whether these faiths will live together in peace or whether they will tear Europe apart.

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.