Poverty is the center of the Gospel.

Beware of getting too comfortable! When we are comfortable, it’s easy to forget other people.

Proceed calmly in life.

The Son of God became incarnate in the souls of men to instill the feeling of brotherhood. All are brothers and all children of God.

We should commit ourselves to 'eucharistic coherence,' that is, we should be conscious that people cannot receive holy communion and at the same time act or speak against the commandments, in particular when abortions, euthanasia, and other serious crimes against life and family are facilitated. This responsibility applies particularly to legislators, governors, and health professionals.

In the face of life’s difficulties, let us ask the Lord for the strength to remain joyful witnesses to our faith.

If, hypothetically, Western Catholicism were to review the issue of celibacy, I think it would do so for cultural reasons, not so much as a universal option.