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.

Jesus understands our weaknesses and sins; and he forgives us if we allow ourselves to be forgiven.

It's best to not confuse optimism with hope. Optimism is a psychological attitude toward life. Hope goes further. It is an anchor that one hurls toward the future, it's what lets you pull on the line and reach what you're aiming for and head in the right direction. Hope is also theological: God is there, too.

Drug addiction is an evil, and with evil there can be no yielding or compromise.

Holy Week is a privileged time when we are called to draw near to Jesus: friendship with him is shown in times of difficulty.

There is no cross, big or small, in our life which the Lord does not share with us.

One cannot provoke, one cannot insult other people's faith, one cannot make fun of faith.