Human life must always be defended from its beginning in the womb and must be recognised as a gift of God that guarantees the future of humanity.

Let us pray for the many Christians in the world who still suffer persecution and violence. May God grant them the courage of fidelity.

We have, in a sense, lorded it over nature, over Sister Earth, over Mother Earth, i think man has gone too far.

Because if we destroy Creation, Creation will destroy us! Never forget this!

Lord, teach us to step outside ourselves. Teach us to go out into the streets and manifest your love.

I see clearly that the thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. I see the church as a field hospital after battle... The church sometimes has locked itself up in small things, in small-minded rules. The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you.

Christ comes among us at Christmas: it is the perfect time for a personal encounter with the Lord.