Consumerism has brought us anxiety. Set aside time to play with your children, and turn off the TV when they sit down to eat.

We must not be afraid of solidarity; rather let us make all we have and are available to God.

Let us not be satisfied with a mediocre life.

Oh Mary, star of the sea, once again we recourse to thee, to find refuge and sernity, to implore your protection and help. Mother of God and our Mother, turn your sweet gaze towards those who face the dangers of the sea everyday to guarantee their families the necessary sustenance for life, to protect the respect of creation, to serve peace between peoples.

Peace is a daily commitment. It is a homemade peace.

It [abortion] is a crime, an absolute evil.

Human trafficking is a crime against humanity. We must unite our efforts to free the victims and stop this increasingly aggressive crime which threatens not only individuals but the basic values of society.