The Saints were not superhuman. They were people who loved God in their hearts, and who shared this joy with others.

One of the more serious temptations which stifles boldness and zeal is a defeatism, which turns us into querulous and disillusioned pessimists, sourpusses.

Negative feelings choke the Lord’s word in us.

The Church encourages those in power to be truly at the service of the common good of their peoples. She urges financial leaders to take account of ethics and solidarity. And why should they not turn to God to draw inspiration from his designs? In this way, a new political and economic mindset would arise that would help to transform the absolute dichotomy between the economic and social spheres into a healthy symbiosis.

Are we ready to be Christians full-time, showing our commitment by word and deed?

Dear young people, don't be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness.

Accompanying the people in their growth through good times and also through their difficulties, accompanying people in their joy and in their bad moments, in their difficulties when there is no work, ill health and the challenge of the Church.