I had the habit of not accepting prizes or honors, but always, not out of humility, but because I don't like them. Maybe it's a little crazy, but it's good to have it, but I just don't like them.

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.

Gay adoption is discrimination against children

The cross is the price of true love. Lord, give us the strength to accept and carry our crosses!

The culture of prosperity deadens us; we are thrilled if the market offers us something new to purchase; and in the meantime all those lives stunted for lack of opportunity seem a mere spectacle; they fail to move us.

I pray every day for all who are suffering in Iraq. Please join me.

In this Year of Faith, we pray to the Lord that the Church may always be a true family that brings God’s love to everyone.