This time of papal transition moves us to a consideration of the title "Vicar of Christ" and the humility of the Christ who withstood temptation so as to carry out the ultimate act of love for humanity.

The idea of the holy: wholly other, but involved in the lives of human beings.

When we presume to offer a word for the good of the public, we must be sure that we are acting with love for our listeners.

A sense of belonging is necessary if we are to understand ourselves as members of the Body of Christ.  We keep in mind that our differences contribute to the health of the entire body.

The anxieties of getting married, and the fact that God has espoused us to himself.