In some countries, if you carry the Gospel, you can go to jail. You can't carry a cross, because you'll have to pay a fine. But still, the heart rejoices.

Not so much anymore but some years ago in my homeland there was a habit, something called 'casamiento de apuro,' a marriage in haste because the baby is coming and to cover socially the honor of the family. There, they weren't free and it happened many times this marriage is null. As a bishop I forbade my priests to do this.

If Jesus is to become the center of our life, we need to spend time in His presence, before the Tabernacle.

Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man.

Dear young people, Jesus wants to be your friend, and wants you to spread the joy of this friendship everywhere.

If we see someone who needs help, do we stop? There is so much suffering and poverty, and a great need for good Samaritans.

I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them.