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

Today too, as at her origins, the Church... cries out:“Veni, Sancte Spiritus! Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love!” Amen.

Don’t be afraid to ask God for forgiveness. He never tires of forgiving us. God is pure mercy.

Do I take the Gospel message of reconciliation and love into the places where I live and work?

It's true, harm to Catholics must always be avoided, and all of us do this...but not at the price of the truth!

Dear young people, you have many plans and dreams for the future. But, is Christ at the center of each of your plans and dreams?

The Bishops of the Philippines have asked that this year be set aside as the ‘Year of the Poor.’ I hope that this prophetic summons will challenge everyone, at all levels of society, to reject every form of corruption which diverts resources from the poor, and to make concerted efforts to ensure the inclusion of every man and woman and child in the life of the community.