I think the media have to be very clear, very transparent, and not fall into—no offense intended—the sickness of coprophagia, that is, always wanting to cover scandals, covering nasty things, even if they are true, and since people have a tendency towards the sickness of coprophagia, a lot of damage can be done.

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There are no part-time Christians.

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A Christian who withdraws into himself, hiding all that the Lord has given him, is not a Christian! I would ask the many young people present to be generous with their God-given talents for the good of others, the Church and our world.

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You cannot provoke. You cannot insult the faith of others. You cannot make fun of the faith of others.

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No one is saved alone, as an isolated individual, but God attracts us looking at the complex web of relationships that take place in the human community. God enters into this dynamic, this participation in the web of human relationships.

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Work is fundamental to the dignity of a person. . . . It gives one the ability to maintain oneself, one's family, to contribute to the growth of one's own nation.

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Let us protect Christ in our lives, so that we can protect others, so that we can protect creation!

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Let us pray for all good and faithful priests who dedicate themselves to their people with generosity and unknown sacrifices.

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Youth Ministry, as traditionally organized, has also suffered the impact of social changes. Young people often fail to find responses to their concerns, needs, problems and hurts in the usual structures. As adults, we find it hard to listen patiently to them, to appreciate their concerns, demands, and to speak to them in a language they can understand.

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Worshipping the Lord means giving him the place that he must have; worshipping the Lord means stating, believing-not only by our words- that he alone truly guides our lives; worshipping the Lord means that we are convinced before him that he is the only God, the God of our lives, the God of our history.

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The cross of Christ, embraced with love, never brings sadness with it, but joy, the joy of being saved and of doing a little of what he did on the day of his death.

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We cannot be Christians part-time. If Christ is at the center of our lives, he is present in all that we do.

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Our Christian witness is authentic when it is faithful and unconditional.

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Resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good.

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In the difficult moments of life, Christians can turn to the Mother of God and find protection and care.

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In this Year of Faith, let us remember that faith is not something we possess, but something we share. Every Christian is an apostle.

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Charity that does not change the situation of the poor isn't enough.

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Christian love is loving without counting the cost. This is the lesson of the Good Samaritan; this is the lesson of Jesus.

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The family is the most important wealth of a nation. May we endeavor to defend and strengthen the foundation of society.

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Advent increases our hope, a hope which does not disappoint. The Lord never lets us down.

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Human life, the person is no longer perceived as a primary value to be respected and protected, especially if poor or disabled, if not yet useful - such as the unborn child - or no longer needed - such as the elderly.

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