Brother Alois was in Canterbury on 21st March for the enthronement of the new Archbishop, Justin Welby. The next day he had the opportunity to greet him personally.
- Archbishop Justin Welby and brother Alois, 22 March 2013
©Picture Partnership/Lambeth Palace
During his sermon the Archbishop said that the church continues to have the power to transform society. Preaching to 2,000 people inside the cathedral and millions more watching and listening around the world, he spoke about how fear imprisons us and stops us from being fully human. Drawing on the story of Christ beckoning the disciples to walk on stormy waters, he recalled Jesus’ words: "Take heart, it is I, do not be afraid."
Archbishop Justin said that "our response to these words sets the pattern of our lives, for the church, for the whole of society."