“This is not an obstacle but an opportunity to be leaven in the dough, small grain that grows into mustard, and salt that dissolves in water or food,” reflects Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Over 70 per cent of the population is Buddhist, while Hindus and Muslims account for 12 and 10 per cent respectively. Here, however, Christians must fight for their faith, not given to them by the cultural environment.