This is the mission of every Christian: lumina pandit - to spread the light and to tell the world of God's love.

The crucifix does not signify defeat or failure. It reveals to us the Love that overcomes evil and sin.

I love tango, and I used to dance when I was young.

Let those desert places in our hearts bloom.

Sin is not a stain that I must wash out. What I need to do is ask forgiveness and reconcile myself, not go to the drycleaners. I have to go encounter Jesus who gave his life for me.

Jesus teaches us to put the needs of the poor ahead of our own, our needs, even if legitimate, will never be so urgent as those of the poor, who lack the necessities of life.

Do not be afraid! Our Father is patient, he loves us, he gives us Jesus to guide us on the way which leads to the promised land. Jesus is the light who brightens the darkness. He is our peace.