For every Christian, the proclamation and witnessing of the Gospel are never an isolated act. This is important. For every Christian the proclamation and witnessing of the Gospel are never an isolated or group act, and no evangelizers acts, as Paul VI reminded very well, "on the strength of a personal inspiration, but in union with the mission of the Church and in her name"

To celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation means to be wrapped in a warm embrace.

We need to be creative with young people. If they have no opportunities, they will get into drugs and be vulnerable to suicide.

The Christian truth is attractive and persuasive because it responds to humanity's deepest needs.

Open your hearts to the Lord. The Lord is waiting for you and the Church will welcome you if your willingness to serve good is as clear and public as your choice to serve evil was.

I invite [journalists] to seriously study the facts of Guadalupe. The Madonna is there. I cannot find another explanation.

Holiness doesn't mean doing extraordinary things, but doing ordinary things with love and faith.