Dear young people, Jesus wants to be your friend, and wants you to spread the joy of this friendship everywhere.

You cannot be a conscious Christian without St. Paul. He translated the teachings of Christ into a doctrinal structure that, even with the additions of a vast number of thinkers, theologians and pastors, has resisted and still exists after two thousand years.

Whenever I have a problem, I ask the Saint (Thérèse of Lisieux) not to solve it, but to take it into her hands and to help me accept it and I almost always receive a white rose as a sign.

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.

Lent is a good time for sacrificing. Let us deny ourselves something every day to help others.

A good teacher does not get lost in the details, but points to what is essential so that the child or student can find meaning and joy in life.

I ask everyone with political responsibility to remember two things: human dignity and the common good.