Jesus’ Cross shows the full force of evil, but also the full power of God’s mercy.

The disciple of Jesus gives up all he has, all his goods, because he has found in him the greatest Good from which every other good receives its full value and meaning: family bonds, other relationships, work, cultural and economic goods and so on... The Christian detaches himself from everything and rediscovers all of it in the logic of the Gospel, the logic of love and service.

If in so many parts of the world there are children who have nothing to eat, that's not news, it seems normal. It cannot be this way!

And does not true freedom mean choosing ways in this world that lead to the good of all and are guided by love?

Saints are people who belong fully to God. They are not afraid of being mocked, misunderstood or marginalized.

Human beings are themselves considered consumer goods to be used and then discarded. We have created a 'disposable' culture which is now spreading. It is no longer simply about exploitation and oppression, but something new.

Putin has big plans for Russia...Hats off to the Russians. I think I would just get along very well with Vladimir Putin.