To love God and neighbor is not something abstract, but profoundly concrete: it means seeing in every person and face of the Lord to be served, to serve him concretely. And you are, dear brothers and sisters, in the face of Jesus.

If anyone feels offended by my words, I would respond that I speak them with affection and with the best of intentions, quite apart from any personal interest or political ideology. My words are not those of a foe or an opponent. I am interested only in helping those who are in thrall to an individualistic, indifferent and self-centred mentality to be freed from those unworthy chains and to attain a way of living and thinking which is more humane, noble and fruitful, and which will bring dignity to their presence on this earth.

Praise is the 'breath' which gives us life, because it is intimacy with God, an intimacy that grows through daily praise.

If we act like children of God, knowing that he loves us, our lives will be made new, filled with serenity and joy.

Do not be afraid of what God asks of you! It is worth saying 'yes' to God. In him we find joy.

The proclamation of the saving love of God comes before moral and religious imperatives. Today sometimes it seems that the opposite order is prevailing.

To live as true children of God means to love our neighbour and to be close to those who are lonely and in difficulty