Human procreation is neither a mere biological nor technological act. It is distinct and far superior to the beginning of any other form of life, precisely because it involves the personal dignity of a man and a woman and their child.

On the stage of world history, we are witnessing the replay of Genesis 4:1-26. In these verses of Genesis, a descendant of Cain moves center stage. Between the Fall and the Flood looms the figure of Lamech.

On June 27, 2005, the Supreme Court issued its opinion on whether the Ten Commandments could be publicly displayed. The justices were divided.

My most important goal is evangelization. In fact, on July 6, 2004, I laid out in principle this direction for the diocese in choosing the Great Commission as the Gospel for the Mass of Installation—“Go, therefore, into the whole world make disciples of all nations…(Mt 28:19).