Our Mother Mary is full of beauty because she is full of grace.

We must not reduce the bosom of the universal church to a nest protecting our mediocrity.

The parish is the presence of the Church in any given territory, an environment for hearing God's word, for growth in Christian life, for dialogue, proclamation, charitable outreach, worship and celebration.

You cannot be a conscious Christian without St. Paul. He translated the teachings of Christ into a doctrinal structure that, even with the additions of a vast number of thinkers, theologians and pastors, has resisted and still exists after two thousand years.

The Holy Spirit transforms and renews us, creates harmony and unity, and gives us courage and joy for mission.

We are impatient, anxious to see the whole picture, but God lets us see things slowly, quietly.

Fundamental relationships are being called into question, as is the very basis of marriage and the family. I can only reiterate the importance and, above all, the richness and the beauty of family life.