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

The medieval Church believed that the resurrection of Christ marked a new time for all of humanity.

Despite all the lunacy of the last century, all the absurdity of war and genocide, we believe that humans being are rational and are made to seek the truth.

One of our deepest needs is to be at home.

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.

I believe that my own Christian faith does indeed make universal claims.

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