We cannot become starched Christians, too polite, who speak of theology calmly over tea. We have to become courageous Christians and seek out those (who need help most).

The cross is the price of true love. Lord, give us the strength to accept and carry our crosses!

We cannot take a step in our Christian life without the help of the Lord, because we are weak.

Just as we need the courage to be happy, we also need the courage to live simply.

The family is where we are formed as people. Every family is a brick in the building of society

In effect, a selfish and boundless thirst for power and material prosperity leads both to the misuse of available natural resources and to the exclusion of the weak and the disadvantaged.

Who are we, as we stand before the child Jesus? Who are we, standing as we stand before today's children? Are we like Mary and Joseph, who welcomed Jesus and cared for him with the love of a father and a mother? Or are we like Herod, who wanted to eliminate him? Are we like the shepherds, who went in haste to kneel before him in worship and offer him their humble gifts? Or are we indifferent?