He who lives only unto himself withers and dies, while he who forgets himself in the service of others grows and blossoms.

Marriage should not be viewed as a therapeutic step to solve problems such as homosexual inclinations or practices.

Coming closer to home, there is so much of jealousy, pride, arrogance, and carping criticism; fathers who rise in anger over small, inconsequential things and make wives weep and children fear.

...When we lift our voices tiny molehills of difference become great mountains of conflict.

True love is not so much a matter of romance as it is a matter of anxious concern for the well-being of one's companion.

If you will accept every call that comes to you within the Church, you will grow in a remarkable and marvelous and wonderful way. With responsibility comes growth, and the Lord will magnify you and make you equal to every responsibility which is given you.

I wish for each of you a time, perhaps only an hour, spent in silent meditation and quiet reflection on the wonder and the majesty of this, the Son of God. Our joy at this season is because He came into the world.