Since many of you do not belong to the Catholic Church and others are non-believers, from the bottom of my heart I give this silent blessing to each and every one of you, respecting the conscience of each one of you but knowing that each one of you is a child of God.

Take care of brothers and sisters who are weaker ... the elderly, the sick, the hungry, the homeless and strangers, because we will be judged on this.

True charity requires courage: Let us overcome the fear of getting our hands dirty so as to help those in need.

The laity are called to become a leaven of Christian living within society.

Please pray with me for everyone in Sri Lanka and the Philippines as I begin my trip.

Families will always have their trials; be living examples of love, forgiveness, and care

How does St. Joseph exercise his role as protector? Discreetly, humbly and silently, but with an unfailing presence and utter fidelity, even when he finds it hard to understand.