There is an ideological colonization we have to be careful of that tries to destroy the family.

As Christians, our duty is to pray for them and ask the Lord to give them the grace of penance, so that they don't die with a corrupt heart, because otherwise the dogs of hell will take their blood.

Not so much anymore but some years ago in my homeland there was a habit, something called 'casamiento de apuro,' a marriage in haste because the baby is coming and to cover socially the honor of the family. There, they weren't free and it happened many times this marriage is null. As a bishop I forbade my priests to do this.

Let the Church always be a place of mercy and hope, where everyone is welcomed, loved and forgiven.

God never tires of forgiving us; we are the ones who tire of seeking his mercy.

I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ, or at least an openness to letting him encounter them.

A great challenge: stop ruining the garden which God has entrusted to us so that all may enjoy it.