Each human being, however small or weak, has something to bring to humanity. As we start to really get to know others, as we begin to listen to each other's stories, things begin to change. We begin the movement from exclusion to inclusion, from fear to trust, from closedness to openness, from judgment and prejudice to forgiveness and understanding. It is a movement of the heart.

I am struck by how sharing our weakness and difficulties is more nourishing to others than sharing our qualities and successes.

To invite others to live with us is a sign that we aren't afraid, that we have a treasure of truth and of peace to share.

Envy comes from people's ignorance of, or lack of belief in, their own gifts.

When we love and respect people, revealing to them their value, they can begin to come out from behind the walls that protect them.

I have discovered the value of psychology and psychiatry, that their teachings can undo knots in us and permit life to flow again and aid us in becoming more truly human.

A tension or difficulty can signal the approach of a new grace of God. But it has to be looked at wisely and humanly.