In a family it is normal to take charge of those who need help. Do not be afraid of frailty!

Perhaps I can say that I am a bit astute, that I can adapt to circumstances, but it is also true that I am a bit naive. Yes, but the best summary, the one that comes more from the inside and I feel most true is this: I am a sinner whom the Lord has looked upon.

Everyone must be a missionary, everyone can hear that call of Jesus and go forth and proclaim the Kingdom!

Certain realities of life we only see through eyes cleansed by our tears.

I think we too are the people who, on the one hand, want to listen to Jesus, but on the other hand, at times, like to find a stick to beat others with, to condemn others. And Jesus has this message for us: mercy. I think - and I say it with humility - that this is the Lord's most powerful message: mercy.

Each one of us is called to be an artisan of peace, by uniting and not dividing, by extinguishing hatred and not holding on to it, by opening paths to dialogue and not by constructing new walls!

We cannot be tepid disciples. The Church needs our courage in order to give witness to truth.