Each individual Christian and every community is called to be an instrument of God for the liberation and promotion of the poor.

Dear young people, pray with me for peace in the world.

Work is fundamental to the dignity of a person. . . . It gives one the ability to maintain oneself, one's family, to contribute to the growth of one's own nation.

It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good.

Children are to be welcomed, cherished, protected.

Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life! If up till now you have kept him at a distance, step forward. He will receive you with open arms. If you have been indifferent, take a risk: you won’t be disappointed. If following him seems difficult, don’t be afraid, trust him, be confident that he is close to you, he is with you and he will give you the peace you are looking for and the strength to live as he would have you do.

To use a telling phrase of the Reverend Martin Luther King, we can say that we have defaulted on a promissory note and now is the time to honor it.