How precious is the family as the privileged place for transmitting the faith.

When Jesus stepped into the waters of the Jordan and was baptized by John the Baptist, he did so not because he was in need of repentance, or conversion: he did it to be among people who need forgiveness, among us sinners, and to take upon himself the burden of our sins.

Lord, help us to live the virtue of generosity, to love without limits.

Sometimes we are saddened by the weight of our sins. May we not be discouraged. Christ has come to lift this burden and give us peace.

We cannot sleep peacefully while babies are dying of hunger and the elderly are without medical assistance

I believe in the old warrior's credo that "to the victor go the spoils."

Preparation for marriage is very important. It's very, very important because I believe it is something that in the Church, in common pastoral ministry, at least in my country, in South America, the Church it has not valued much.