The Sacraments Are The Manifestation Of The

You May Be Poor Yourselves In Material Ways, But You Have An Abundance Of Gifts To Offer When You Offer Christ And The Community Of His Church.

Joy Cannot Be Held At Heel: It Must Be Let Go. Joy Is A Pilgrim Virtue. It Is A Gift That Walks, Walks On The Path Of Life, That Walks With Jesus: Preaching, Proclaiming Jesus, Proclaiming Joy, Lengthens And Widens That Path.

The Cross Is The Price Of True Love. Lord, Give Us The Strength To Accept And Carry Our Crosses!

Sometimes Tears Are The Glasses That We Need To See Jesus.

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.