This is Christian hope, that the future is in God's hands.

An example I often use to illustrate the reality of vanity, is this: look at the peacock; it's beautiful if you look at it from the front. But if you look at it from behind, you discover the truth... Whoever gives in to such self-absorbed vanity has huge misery hiding inside them.

[Orthodox] are brothers, but I must respect them.

Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life.

Do not be afraid to cast yourselves into the arms of God; whatever he asks of you, he will repay a hundredfold.

The parish is the presence of the Church in any given territory, an environment for hearing God's word, for growth in Christian life, for dialogue, proclamation, charitable outreach, worship and celebration.

Nurturing and cherishing creation is a command God gives not only at the beginning of history, but to each of us. It is part of his plan; it means causing the world to grow responsibly, transforming it so that it may be a garden, a habitable place for everyone.