I wish to extend an invitation to solidarity to everyone, and I would like to encourage those in public office to make every effort to give new impetus to employment, this means caring for the dignity of the person, but above all I would say do not lose hope.

Families will always have their trials; be living examples of love, forgiveness, and care

Advent increases our hope, a hope which does not disappoint. The Lord never lets us down.

Holy Week is a privileged time when we are called to draw near to Jesus: friendship with him is shown in times of difficulty.

Let us not close our hearts, let us not lose confidence, let us never give up.

We must not believe the Evil One when he tells us that there is nothing we can do in the face of violence, injustice and sin.

Jesus teaches us to put the needs of the poor ahead of our own, our needs, even if legitimate, will never be so urgent as those of the poor, who lack the necessities of life.