My family background was deeply Christian.
It's true that humanity has seen a succession of crises, wars and atrocities, but this negative side is offset by advances in technology and cultural exchanges.
It's not enough to attend church and pray every Sunday; you have to act.
I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities.
Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace.
Those seven years in the cloister were the key to my life.