Let Those Desert Places In

If Jesus Is To Become The Center Of Our Life, We Need To Spend Time In His Presence, Before The Tabernacle.

This Visit Is Meant To Express My Closeness To Our Brothers And Sisters Who Endured The Suffering, Loss And Devastation Caused By Typhoon Yolanda. Together With Many People Throughout The World, I Have Admired The Heroic Strength, Faith And Resilience Demonstrated By So Many Filipinos In The Face Of This Natural Disaster, And So Many Others.

I Think With Great Affection And Deep Gratitude Of My Venerable Predecessor, Benedict Xvi, Who During These Years Of His Pontificate Has Enriched And Strengthened The Church With His Teaching, His Goodness, His Guidance, His Faith, His Humility, And His Gentleness, Which Will Remain A Spiritual Heritage For All.

Together With A Culture Of Work, There Must Be A Culture Of Leisure As Gratification. To Put It Another Way: People Who Work Must Take The Time To Relax, To Be With Their Families, To Enjoy Themselves, Read, Listen To Music, Play A Sport.

Christ Comes Among Us At Christmas: It Is The Perfect Time For A Personal Encounter With The Lord.