The Cross isn't an ornament, mere symbol. It's the mystery of God's love, that He died for our sins.

Sin is not a stain that I must wash out. What I need to do is ask forgiveness and reconcile myself, not go to the drycleaners. I have to go encounter Jesus who gave his life for me.

I believe that Catholics involved in politics carry the values of their religion within them, but have the mature awareness and expertise to implement them. The Church will never go beyond its task of expressing and disseminating its values, at least as long as I'm here.

The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.

Wars shatter so many lives. I think especially of children robbed of their childhood.

The love of God is not generic. God looks with love upon every man and woman, calling them by name.

We are all sinners. We are called to a conversion of heart