Today let us all ask ourselves whether we are afraid of what God might ask, or of what he does ask.... Do I truly let God into my life? How do I answer him?

Peace is the language we must speak.

Don't let anyone rob you of hope.

The Christian truth is attractive and persuasive because it responds to humanity's deepest needs.

Let us draw from the crib the joy and deep peace that Jesus comes to bring to the world.

When we are generous in welcoming people and sharing something with them-some food, a place in our homes, our time-not only do we no longer remain poor: we are enriched. I am well aware that when someone needing food knocks at your door, you always find a way of sharing food; as the proverb says, one can always 'add more water to the beans'! Is it possible to add more water to the beans?...Always?...And you do so with love, demonstrating that true riches consist not in materials things, but in the heart!

Help one another: this is what Jesus teaches us and this what I am doing, and doing with all my heart.