As soon as I came to believe there was a God, I understood that I could not do otherwise than live only for him.

To receive the grace of God you must go to the desert and stay awhile.

Above all, always see Jesus in every person, and consequently treat each one not only as an equal and as a brother or sister, but also with great humility, respect and selfless generosity.

You have only one model, Jesus. Follow, follow, follow him, step by step, imitating him, sharing his life in every way.

Anything that doesn't lead us to that - to better know and serve God - is a waste of time.

It is not necessary to teach others, to cure them or to improve them; it is only necessary to live among them, sharing the human condition and being present to them in love.

The one thing we owe absolutely to God is never to be afraid of anything.