for being with us with father peter zhai. i wanted to ask you a little bit about catholicism in china. your family was catholic in china. china has been seen -- seeing many missionaries over the past how many centuries, five centuries? >> actually the first missionary went to china in the eighth century, not catholic but they were there to proclaim christ so that is very early. and in the 13th century missionaries from the west came into the country and proclaim the gospel. >> when i read and i think it is correct, basically statistically, the christian population in china is growing. >> yes. >> people are interested in christianity. i think protestant christianity is 80% may be and catholic christianity is 10%, 20% or so. what do you make of this phenomenon? >> i think the chinese are always seeking spirituality. and moral support in the family. and also, because christ's message is very attractive to the culture itself. people are really open to the great message that jesus brings to each of us. especially nowadays. people