The border between good and evil passes not outside of us but within us.
We cannot take a step in our Christian life without the help of the Lord, because we are weak.
Today is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. Let us work and pray.
Working for a just distribution of the fruits of the earth and human labor is not mere philanthropy. It is a moral obligation.
Fathers are so necessary as examples and guides for our children in wisdom and virtue. Without father figures, young people often feel orphaned; left adrift at a critical moment in their growth and development.
God never closes off horizons; He is never unconcerned about the lives and sufferings of His children. God never allows Himself to be outdone in generosity.
God loves the lowly. When we live humbly, he takes our small efforts and creates great things.
In a word: charity cannot be neutral, antiseptic, indifferent, lukewarm or impartial! Charity is infectious, it excites, it risks, and it engages! For true charity is always unmerited, unconditional, and gratuitous!
If we want security, let us give security; if we want life, let us give life; if we want opportunities, let us provide opportunities. The yardstick we use for others will be the yardstick which time will use for us.
Following Jesus means taking up one’s own cross to accompany him on his path, an uncomfortable path that is not one of success or earthly glory, but which leads to true freedom, the freedom from selfishness and sin.
All political activity must serve and promote the good of the human person and be based on respect for his or her dignity.
When it comes to the care of our common home, we are living at a critical moment of history.
Cars are necessary, but take a more humble one. Think of how many children die of hunger and dedicate the savings to them.
Mary’s life shows that God accomplishes great deeds through those who are the most humble.
We learn many virtues in our Christian families. Above all, we learn to love, asking nothing in return.
Legislative activity is always best based on care for the people.
Racism today is the ultimate evil in the world.
Who am I to judge a gay person?
We need to see each child as a gift to be welcomed, cherished, and protected.
By saying “blessed are those who mourn”, Jesus does not intend to declare an unfortunate and burdensome condition in life to be happy. Suffering is not a value in itself, but a reality that Jesus teaches us to live with the correct attitude.