Jesus is the sun and Mary is the dawn announcing his rising.

Our relationship with the followers of Islam has taken on great importance, since they are now significantly present in many traditionally Christian countries, where they can freely worship and become fully a part of society. We must never forget that they "profess to hold the faith of Abraham, and together with us they adore the one, merciful God, who will judge humanity on the last day".

Those called to the service of governance in the church need to have a strong sense of justice, so that any form of injustice becomes unacceptable.

To follow Jesus means putting him first, and stripping ourselves of all the things that oppress our hearts.

Each person, and every people hungers and thirsts for peace; therefore, it is necessary and urgent to build peace!

The world makes us look towards ourselves, our possessions, our desires.The Gospel invites us to be open to others, to share with the poor.

The root of this possibility of doing good - that we all have - is in creation.