Illness has always brought me nearer to a state of grace.
I came from a wealthy family. I made over my share of the estate to various charities.
My family background was deeply Christian.
Those seven years in the cloister were the key to my life.
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.