The Philippines bear witness to the youthfulness and vitality of the Church.

But please know, Jesus never lets you down. Please know that the love and tenderness of Mother Mary never lets you down. And holding on to her mantle and with the power that comes from Jesus love on the cross, let us move forward, always forward, and walk together as brothers and sisters in the Lord forward.

May God welcome the dead into his peace, comfort the families and convert the hearts of the violent ones, who do not even stop before children.

You cannot insult the faith of others.

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

In the silence of the Cross, the uproar of weapons ceases and the language of reconciliation, forgiveness, dialogue and peace is spoken.

It is no easy task to overcome the bitter legacy of injustices, hostility and mistrust left by the conflict. It can only be done by overcoming evil with good.