Contents: Introduction. Part I: Dimensions of Christian Existence Today: 1. The church of Jesus' dreams. 2. The leadership style of Pope Francis. 3. Befriending the other: Vatican II and the new orientations. 4. Freedom and joy. 5. Freedom from ownership. 6. Christian mission in India today. 7. Formation of priests in India today: some observations. 8. The experience of god. 9. Sensitivity to the other: the example of the good samaritan man. 10. Thoughts for teachers. 11. Growth in the church's understanding of marriage and the family. 12. The challenge of Martin Luther's reformation : the response of Vatican II. Part II: Reflections on Recent Documents from Rome: 13. `Misericordiae Vultus': reflections on a recent papal document. 14. Caring for our common home: the study of the encyclical on ecology. 15. The joy of love: discussion of a recent papal exhortation. 16. The formation of priests today: a study of "the gift of priestly vocation". The book looks at freedom and joy as the fundamental dimensions of Christian living. It reflects on the essential characteristics of Christian life today, which includes befriending the other, experiencing God, sensitivity to others, etc. It also explores Christian Mission in India Today, Growth in the Church's Understanding of Marriage and the Family, Reflections on `Laudato Si' and The Joy of Love: A Discussion of the Apostolic Exhortation on Marriage and the Family. The book also reflects on the Formation of Priests Today: A Study of "The Gift of Priestly Vocation." It is an inspiring and transforming book that makes us more human, liberative and close to God and fellow-human beings.