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.

And we may presume that God will continue to call both homosexuals and heterosexuals to the priesthood because the Church needs the gifts of both.

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

I have no doubt that God does call homosexuals to the priesthood, and they are among the most dedicated and impressive priests I have met.

Having worked with bishops and priests, diocesan and religious, all over the world, I have no doubt that God does call homosexuals to the priesthood, and they are among the most dedicated and impressive priests I have met.

This evening I wish to suggest that we Christians should accompany people on their pilgrimages. Specifically we should travel with people as they search for the good, the true and the beautiful.