To have faith is to explore–and go on exploring–the life of the spirit on the only journey that matters: that of becoming a more rounded and authentic human being. It is to expose yourself to what has been thought of most value by past generations and test it in the light of your experience in the present.

In the words of Father Gerald Hughes: “If the critical element is not fostered, Christians will remain infantile in their religious belief and practice which will bear little relation to everyday life and behavior.”