We hear many offers from the world around us; but let us take up God's offer instead: his is a caress of love. For God, we are not numbers, we are important, indeed we are the most important thing to him; even if we are sinners, we are what is closest to his heart.

The fight against evil is long and difficult. It is essential to pray constantly and to be patient.

For example, this, what I said about the bishops who move pedophile priests, the best thing they can do is resign. This isn't a dogmatic thing, but this is what I think.

We need to include the excluded and preach peace.

Right now, we don't have a very good relation with creation.

This Christmas may we be consistent in living the Gospel, welcoming Jesus into the centre of our lives.

Lord, help us to recognize you in the sick, poor and suffering.