Life is a succession of crises and moments when we have to rediscover who we are and what we really want.

Every act of violence is also a message that needs to be understood. (23-24)

[Happiness] comes when we choose to be who we are, to be ourselves, at this present moment in our lives.

A growing community must integrate three elements: a life of silent prayer, a life of service and above all of listening to the poor, and a community life through which all its members can grow in their own gift.

In the end, the most important thing is not to do things for people who are poor and in distress, but to enter into relationship with them, to be with them and help them find confidence in themselves and discover their own gifts.

We work for peace every time we exercise authority with wisdom and authentic love.

When children are loved, they live off trust; their bides and hearts open up to those who respect and love them, who understand and listen to them.