Lent is a good time for sacrificing. Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.

Tell me, when you give alms do you look into the eyes of the man or woman to whom you give alms? . . . And when you give alms, do you touch the hand of the one to whom you give alms, or do you toss the coin?

It is no easy task to overcome the bitter legacy of injustices, hostility and mistrust left by the conflict. It can only be done by overcoming evil with good.

Let us learn from Christ how to pray, to forgive, to sow peace, and to be near those in need.

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.

Let us protect Christ in our lives, so that we can protect others, so that we can protect creation!

We cannot live as Christians separate from the rock who is Christ. He gives us strength and stability, but also joy and serenity.