Please pray with me for everyone in Sri Lanka and the Philippines as I begin my trip.
All men and women of good will are bound by the task of pursuing peace.
Fraternal love is the nearest testimony that we can give that Jesus is alive among us.
The Saints were not superhuman. They were people who loved God in their hearts, and who shared this joy with others.
Are you angry with someone? Pray for that person. That is what Christian love is.
The imbalance results from ideologies which uphold the absolute autonomy of markets and financial speculation, and thus deny the right of control to States, which are themselves charged with providing for the common good.
Life once conceived, must be protected with the utmost care; abortion and infanticide are abominable crimes.
If there is no humility, love remains blocked.
Lord, teach us to step outside ourselves. Teach us to go out into the streets and manifest your love.
There is so much indifference in the face of suffering. May we overcome indifference with concrete acts of charity.
How often we forget to dedicate ourselves to that which truly matters! We forget that we are children of God.
Dear young people, Jesus gives us life, life in abundance. If we are close to him we will have joy in our hearts and a smile on our face.
Let us contemplate the humility of the Son of God born into poverty. Let us imitate him by sharing with those who are weak.
In this Year of Faith, let us remember that faith is not something we possess, but something we share. Every Christian is an apostle.
Filipinos everywhere are known for their love of God, their fervent piety and their warm devotion to Our Lady and her rosary.
Charity that does not change the situation of the poor isn’t enough.
Christian love is loving without counting the cost. This is the lesson of the Good Samaritan; this is the lesson of Jesus.
Practicing charity is the best way to evangelize.
True love does not pay attention to the evil it suffers. It rejoices in doing good.
The family is the most important wealth of a nation. May we endeavor to defend and strengthen the foundation of society.