In the silence of the Cross, the uproar of weapons ceases and the language of reconciliation, forgiveness, dialogue and peace is spoken.

Some people continue to defend trickle-down theories which assume that economic growth, encouraged by a free market, will inevitably succeed in bringing about greater justice and inclusiveness in the world. This opinion, which has never been confirmed by the facts, expresses a crude and naive trust in the goodness of those wielding economic power and in the sacralized workings of the prevailing economic system.

The two key words for the European Union are creativity and fruitfulness. That's the challenge.

Only by becoming poor ourselves, by stripping away our complacency, will we be able to identify with the least of our brothers and sisters.

The life of Jesus is a life for others. It is a life of service.

Let's not forget that God never gets tired of forgiving so let's never get tired of asking for forgiveness.

In Confession, Jesus welcomes us with all our sinfulness, to give us a new heart, capable of loving as he loves.