Humanity needs justice, peace and love and we can have this only by returning with our hearts towards God who is the source of all this.

Filipinos are called to be outstanding missionaries of faith in Asia

I recognize that globalization has helped many people rise out of poverty, but it has also damned many others to starve to death. It is true that global wealth is growing in absolute terms, but inequalities have also grown and new poverty arisen.

... this task entrusted to us by God the Creator requires us to grasp the rhythm and logic of creation. But we are often driven by pride of domination, of possessions, manipulation, of exploitation; we do not "care" for it, we do not respect it, we do not consider it as a free gift that we must care for.

A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just.

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).

Let us never forget that it is the Lord who guides the Church. He is the one who makes our apostolates fruitful.