One cannot offend, make war, kill in the name of one's own religion, that is, in the name of God.

Now, at the end of my visit to the Philippines, I commend you to Him, to Jesus who came among us as a child. May He enable all the beloved people of this country to work together, protecting one another, beginning with your families and communities, in building a world of justice, integrity and peace.

Today Saint Paul has told us that in Christ we have become God’s adopted children, brothers and sisters in Christ. This is who we are. This is our identity.

The key that opens the door to the faith is prayer.

Jesus is the one who brings God to us and us to God.

Faith is professed with the lips and with the heart, through words & through love.

We cannot live as Christians separate from the rock who is Christ. He gives us strength and stability, but also joy and serenity.