* Hopeful and uplifting in tone * Understands prayer as something which is actively 'lived' rather than as something 'set apart'

The nine criteria the Church of England uses to discern potential vocations to the priesthood are explored, and linked with personal qualities that are necessary for new, but also existing, leaders in a church and culture which has changed much over the last 50 years.

Offers fresh perspectives on traditional Advent themes, such as expectation, fulfilment, hospitality and hope