Jesus teaches us to put the needs of the poor ahead of our own, our needs, even if legitimate, will never be so urgent as those of the poor, who lack the necessities of life.

Jesus is more than a friend. He is a teacher of truth and life who shows us the way that leads to happiness.

Today people are suffering from poverty, but also from lack of love

It's true, harm to Catholics must always be avoided, and all of us do this...but not at the price of the truth!

May the Santo Niño continue to bless the Philippines and may he sustain the Christians of this great nation in their vocation to be witnesses and missionaries of the joy of the Gospel, in Asia and in the whole world.

Perhaps I can say that I am a bit astute, that I can adapt to circumstances, but it is also true that I am a bit naive. Yes, but the best summary, the one that comes more from the inside and I feel most true is this: I am a sinner whom the Lord has looked upon.

You can't govern without loving the people and without humility!