We should commit ourselves to 'eucharistic coherence,' that is, we should be conscious that people cannot receive holy communion and at the same time act or speak against the commandments, in particular when abortions, euthanasia, and other serious crimes against life and family are facilitated. This responsibility applies particularly to legislators, governors, and health professionals.

During Lent, let us find concrete ways to overcome our indifference.

We all have the duty to do good.

We now live in a culture of the temporary, in which more and more people are simply giving up on marriage as a public commitment.

I believe that it is truly important for everyone to confront in dialogue the historical reality of the Reformation, its consequences and the responses it elicited. Catholics and Lutherans can ask forgiveness for the harm they have caused one another and for their offenses committed in the sight of God. Together we can rejoice in the longing for unity which the Lord has awakened in our hearts, and which makes us look with hope to the future.

It does not render justice to the victims, but rather fosters vengeance.

Let Jesus preach to you, and and let Jesus heal you. We are all wounded. Everyone.