Following Jesus means taking up one's own cross to accompany him on his path, an uncomfortable path that is not one of success or earthly glory, but which leads to true freedom, the freedom from selfishness and sin.

In this Year of Faith, we pray to the Lord that the Church may always be a true family that brings God’s love to everyone.

Inequality is the root of social evil.

At times we are slaves of sin. Lord, come to free us!

Let us contemplate the humility of the Son of God born into poverty. Let us imitate him by sharing with those who are weak.

It seems that humanity is incapable of putting a halt to the shedding of innocent blood.

We must overcome...all forms of racism. The problem of intolerance should be dealt with as a whole: every time a minority is persecuted and marginalized...the good of the whole society is in danger.