I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is unhealthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security.

Every expression of true beauty can be acknowledged as a path leading to an encounter with the Lord Jesus.

I entered the diocesan seminary. I liked the Dominicans, and I had Dominican friends. But then I chose the Society of Jesus, which I knew well because the seminary was entrusted to the Jesuits. Three things in particular struck me about the Society: the missionary spirit, community and discipline.

Do not lose hope; St. Joseph also experienced moments of difficulty, but he never lost faith and was able to overcome them, in the certainty that God never abandons us.

Today is my anniversary of ordination to the priesthood. Please pray for me and all priests.

We can observe the Fourth Commandment by loving visits to our aging grandparents

I ask everyone with political responsibility to remember two things: human dignity and the common good.