The Bishop of one of the richest dioceses in the world (London), Richard Chartres is passionately concerned with preaching the Christian Gospel. For Chartres wisdom is a way of being in the world, respectful of other human beings, taking life, not for granted, but with thanksgiving to its Author.

Having set out his basic theme in the first chapter, Bishop Chartres invites the reader to join him through the Church's year. At every turn he addresses the human condition of modern men and women and opens our eyes to endless possibilities in living the Gospel.