A father acts on behalf of his children by working, providing, intervening, struggling, and suffering for them. In so doing, he really stands in their place. He is not an isolated individual, but incorporates the selves of several people in his own self.

The right way to pray is to stretch out our hands and ask of One who we know has the heart of a Father.

In Jesus Christ we have been chosen from eternity, accepted in time, and united for eternity.

Political action means taking on responsibility. This cannot happen without power. Power is to serve responsibility.

Human love has little regard for the truth. It makes the truth relative, since nothing, not even the truth, must come between it and the beloved person.

God is not free from human beings but for them.

What is the "extraordinary"? It is the love of Jesus Christ himself, love that goes to the cross in suffering obedience.