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Rome, november 25, 1998 Commentary of the Word of Life: But to all who received him, he gave power to become children of God (Jn 1:12). This is the amazing new thing that Jesus proclaimed and gave to humanity: to be children of God, becoming God’s children through grace.But how, and who is given this grace? It goes to 'to all who received him' and to those who would receive him in the following centuries. We must receive Jesus in faith and in love, believing in him as our Saviour.But let’s try to understand more deeply what it means to be children of God.All we need do is look at Jesus, the Son of God, and at his relationship with the Father. Jesus prayed to his Father as he did in the ‘Our Father’. For him the Father was ‘Abba’, which means Dad, Daddy, the one he turned to in tones of infinite trust and boundless love. But since he had come on earth for us, it was not enough for

Trent, January 1, 1995 Reflecting and going in-depth on the role of women, the fullness of their being is found in the meeting with Jesus Authorities, Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen, As you know, I will speak on the theme: "Women, Educators of Peace." …In giving this title to the World Day of Peace, the Holy Father is thinking, of course, of all the women of the world on every continent, of every race: white, yellow, black..., not only Christians, but women of all religions, not only believers, but of other convictions as well. Text Video in italian

Stuttgart, May 6, 2004* Dearest brothers and sisters, in this important Meeting, which I’m really happy to be part of, I have the task today to talk about the role and the fellowship of spiritual Movements, my commitment for this and the hope that I have in them. The Movements have authoritatively been considered as a great spiritual resource and “motive for hope” for the Church and humanity , that is, as one of the “gifts of the Holy Spirit for these our times.” ... Text Audio in italian  * Talk addressed at a meeting of leaders of Christian Movements and Church Communities

June 24, 1958 The saints are great men and women who, having seen their greatness in the Lord,risk for God, as his children, everything that is theirs.They give, demanding nothing. They give their life, their soul, their joy, every earthly bond, every richness.Free and alone thrust towards the infinite, they wait for Love to bring them into the eternal kingdom; but, already in this life, they feel their hearts fill with love, true love, the only love that satisfies, that consoles, that love which shatters the eyelids of the soul and gives new tears.Ah, no one knows who a saint is! He or she has given and now receives, and an endless flow passes between heaven and earth, joins earth to heaven, and filters from the depths rare ecstasy, celestial sap that does not stop at the saint, but flows over the tired, the mortal, the blind and paralysed in soul, and breaks through and refreshes, comforts and attracts and saves. If you want to know about love, ask a saint.

Rome, April 25, 2001 Commentary of the Word of Life: Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him (John 14:23). Jesus is giving his powerful farewell address to his apostles, and he has just assured them, among other things, that they will see him again because he will reveal himself to those who love him. Then Jude asks him why he intends to reveal himself only to them and not to everyone. The disciple was hoping for a great public manifestation of Jesus, one that would change the course of history and that would be, in his opinion, more effective for the salvation of the world. In fact, the apostles thought of Jesus as the long-awaited prophet of the last days who would reveal himself to everyone as the King of Israel. Putting himself at the head of the people of God, he would establish at once and for all time the Kingdom of

Castel Gandolfo, February 24, 2002 It’s not the first time I am addressing this subject and I must say that it has always given me a special joy.Why? Because the indications of the Holy Father John Paul II in this regard are stupendous, truly special and timely. But also because I’ve realized the truth of the Pope’s words in Redemptoris Missio, that is, that the ecclesial Movements and new Communities “[are] a true gift of God both for the new evangelization and for the missionary activity, so properly called.”So he expects a new springtime for the Church especially from them... Text Audio in italian