Christians, in particular, realize that their responsibility within creation and their duty towards nature and the Creator are an essential part of their faith.

The inviolability of the person which is a reflection of the absolute inviolability of God, finds its primary and fundamental expression in the inviolability of human life. Above all, the common outcry, which is justly made on behalf of human rights-for example, the right to health, to home, to work, to family, to culture- is false and illusory if the right to life, the most basic and fundamental right and the condition for all other personal rights, is not defended with maximum determination.

The promotion of the culture of life should be the highest priority in our societies...If the right to life is not defended decisively as a condition for all other rights of the person, all other references to human rights remain deceitful and illusory.

The call for a sincere gift of self is the fullest way to realize our personal freedom.

Do not be afraid to take a chance on peace, to teach peace, to live peace...Peace will be the last word of history.

What have I done with my baptism and confirmation? Is Christ really at the center of my life? Do I have time for prayer in my life? Do I live my life as a vocation and mission?

He was alone in his wonderment, amoung creatures incapable of wonder --for them it was enough to exist and go their way.