Certain elements of today's ecological crisis reveal its moral character. First among these is the indiscriminate application of advances in science and technology. Many recent discoveries have brought undeniable benefits to humanity. Indeed, they demonstrate the nobility of the human vocation to participate responsibly in God's creative action in the world. Unfortunately, it is now clear that the application of these discoveries in the fields of industry and agriculture have produced harmful long-term effects.

Another name for peace is development.

The measure of your success will be the measure of your generosity.

Man must reconcile himself to his natural greatness.... he must not forget that he is a person.

In order to see Jesus, we first need to let him look at us!

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

A community needs a soul if it is to become a true home for human beings. You.. the people must give it this soul.