How good it is for us when the Lord unsettles our lukewarm and superficial lives.

Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. Have faith; the Lord will not abandon you!

When we walk without the cross, when we build without the cross and when we proclaim Christ without the cross, we are not disciples of the Lord. We are worldly. We may be bishops, priests, cardinals, popes, all of this, but we are not disciples of the Lord.

I want to see the church get closer to the people. I want to get rid of clericalism, the mundane, this closing ourselves off within ourselves, in our parishes, schools or structures. Because these need to get out!

In the difficult moments of life, Christians can turn to the Mother of God and find protection and care.

Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!

God always forgives, always. But he asks that I forgive. If I don't forgive, in a certain sense I am closing the door to God's forgiveness.