May we always care for our children, not counting the cost, so that they may never believe themselves to be mistakes, but always know their infinite worth.

The key phrase used by the synod, which I'll take up again, is 'integrate' in the life of the Church the wounded families, remarried families, etc. But of this one mustn't forget the children in the middle. They are the first victims, both in the wounds, and in the conditions of poverty, of work.

We can study the whole history of salvation, we can study the whole of Theology, but without the Spirit we cannot understand. It is the Spirit that makes us realize the truth or - in the words of Our Lord - it is the Spirit that makes us know the voice of Jesus.

Indifference towards those in need is not acceptable for a Christian.

The first genocide of the 21st century was against you, the Armenian people.

A society which abandons children and the elderly severs its roots and darkens its future.

Charity, patience and tenderness are very beautiful gifts. If you have them, you want to share them with others.