Evangelization does not consist in proselytizing, for proselytizing is a caricature of evangelization, but rather evangelizing entails attracting by our witness those who are far off, it means humbly drawing near to those who feel distant from God in the Church, drawing near to those who feel judged and condemned outright by those who consider themselves to be perfect and pure.

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.

May we learn to say “thank you” to God and to one another. We teach children to do it, and then we forget to do it ourselves!

We cannot be tepid disciples. The Church needs our courage in order to give witness to truth.

Jesus is not a figure from the past: He continues now and always to light the way for us.

The Holy Spirit transforms and renews us, creates harmony and unity, and gives us courage and joy for mission.

True love does not pay attention to the evil it suffers. It rejoices in doing good.