A good example brings about so much good, but hypocrisy brings about so much evil.

God's word is unpredictable in its power... The Church has to accept this unruly freedom of the word, which accomplishes what it wills in ways that surpass our calculations and ways of thinking.

Abortion is not the lesser of two evils. It is a crime. It is to throw someone out in order to save another.

This is God's way, the way of humility. It is the way of Jesus; there is no other. And there can be no humility without humiliation.

My brothers, the United States Bishops, have reminded us, all are called to be vigilant, precisely as good citizens, to preserve and defend that freedom from everything that would threaten or compromise it.

Oh Mary, star of the sea, once again we recourse to thee, to find refuge and sernity, to implore your protection and help. Mother of God and our Mother, turn your sweet gaze towards those who face the dangers of the sea everyday to guarantee their families the necessary sustenance for life, to protect the respect of creation, to serve peace between peoples.

I don't like it when I hear it said: 'but these youth say stupid things!'