Like Jesus we belong to the world living not for ourselves but for others. The joy of the Lord is our strength.

Words lead to deeds, they prepare the soul, make it ready, and move it to tenderness.

Today it is fashionable to talk about the poor. Unfortunately, it is not fashionable to talk with them.

As far as I am concerned, the greatest suffering is to feel alone, unwanted, unloved. The greatest suffering is also having no one, forgetting what an intimate, truly human relationship is, not knowing what it means to be loved, not having a family or friends.

If you try, you will find it impossible to do one great thing. You can only do many small things with great love.

The best way to show your gratitude to God and people is to accept everything with joy....We may not be able to give much but we can always give the joy that springs from a heart that is in love with God. All over the world people are hungry and thirsty for God's love. We meet that hunger by spreading joy. Joy is one of the best safeguards against temptation.

When Mother Teresa received the Nobel Prize, she was asked, "What can we do to promote world peace?" She answered "Go home and love your family.