I want to see the church get closer to the people. I want to get rid of clericalism, the mundane, this closing ourselves off within ourselves, in our parishes, schools or structures. Because these need to get out!
Communications requires study, preparation, and a special attention to truth, goodness and beauty.
It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions.
How marvellous it would be if, at the end of the day, each of us could say: today I have performed an act of charity towards others!
Dear parents, teach your children to pray. Pray with them.
Today too, amid so much darkness, we need to see the light of hope and to be men and women who bring hope to others.
Dear young people, let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life. Be amazed by what is true and beautiful, what is of God!
Peacemaking calls for courage, much more so than warfare.
Having faith does not mean having no difficulties, but having the strength to face them, knowing we are not alone.
May we try to listen and be silent in order to make space for the beauty of God.
If we see someone who needs help, do we stop? There is so much suffering and poverty, and a great need for good Samaritans.
To live as true children of God means to love our neighbour and to be close to those who are lonely and in difficulty.
The mercy of Jesus is not just sentiment: indeed it is a force that gives life, that raises man up!
The Church is called to draw near to every person, beginning with the poorest and those who suffer.
If, in your relationship with the Lord, you do not feel that He loves you tenderly, you are missing something, you still have not understood what grace is, you have not yet received grace which is this closeness.
I join the March for Life in Washington with my prayers. May God help us respect all life, especially the most vulnerable.
We too can be saints in our family, in our neighborhood, wherever we live and work. Be a person who listens to what people need, communicating not only to grieve or tell others about your own problems. Listen in order to intercede and help out.
Whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to realize that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms.
The love of God is not something vague or generic; the love of God has a name and a face: Jesus Christ.
Do not be content to live a mediocre Christian life: walk with determination along the path of holiness.