I wouldn`t say the world is my parish, but my readers are my parish. And especially the readers that write to me. They`re my parish. And it`s a responsibility that I enjoy.
I think that the core doctrines of Christianity - the incarnation, the resurrection, life after death-these are as strong as ever. In fact, the belief in life after death has increased in this century.
I have to say that I have no regrets about my decision to become a priest or about the major directions my ministry has taken me... I have been and am happy as a priest, and I have never been lonely... I could have used a bit more solitude.