There is another form of poverty! It is the spiritual poverty of our time, which afflicts the so-called richer countries particularly seriously.

We are called to be 'ambassadors for Christ' (2 Cor 5:20). Ours is a ministry of reconciliation ... To be an ambassador for Christ means above all to invite everyone to a renewed personal encounter with the Lord Jesus.

Do not be afraid to go and to bring Christ into every area of life, to the fringes of society, even to those who seem farthest away, most indifferent.

Each individual Christian and every community is called to be an instrument of God for the liberation and promotion of the poor.

A Christian is never bored or sad. Rather, the one who loves Christ is full of joy and radiates joy.

The Holy Spirit transforms and renews us, creates harmony and unity, and gives us courage and joy for mission.

What God cares about most is that we are His friends.