Fr Bernard Cotter’s helpful advice about “troublesome flocks” (Parish Practice, 8 November) mentioned the healing effects of meditation, but not those of Christian mediation. Although mediation, reconciliation and restorative justice processes are now welcomed for their practical usefulness in helping to resolve domestic, community, industrial and criminal conflicts, insufficient use is made of the assistance available for supporting clergy facing pastoral and church conflicts. For many years this has been offered by various Christian agencies, led by highly qualified and trained church mediators. Literature on the subject is prolific. Recognised as being foremost among these is Alastair McKay’s Bridge Builders ministries, a long-established Christian non-gov