The theology of the Cross is not a theory it is the reality of Christian life. To live in the belief in Jesus Christ, to live in truth and love implies daily sacrifice, implies suffering. Christianity is not the easy road, it is, rather, a difficult climb, but one illuminated by the light of Christ and by the great hope that is born of him.

- General Audience, 5 November 2008

The novelty of the Resurrection, consists in the fact that Jesus, raised from the lowliness of his earthly existence, is constituted Son of God "in power."

- General Audience, 5 November 2008

The theologian, the preacher, does not create new visions of the world and of life, but he is at the service of truth handed down, at the service of the real fact of Christ, of the Cross, and of the Resurrection. His task is to help us understand today the reality of "God with us" that lies behind the ancient words, and thus the reality of true life.

- General Audience, 5 November 2008

His Christology is never original at the expense of faithfulness to tradition.

- General Audience, 5 November 2008

The whole teaching of Paul the Apostle starts from, and arrives at, the mystery of him whom the Father raised from the dead.

- General Audience, 5 November 2008