People have to struggle to live and, frequently, to live in an undignified way. One cause of this situation, in my opinion, is in the our relationship with money, and our acceptance of its power over ourselves and our society.

Nurturing and cherishing creation is a command God gives not only at the beginning of history, but to each of us. It is part of his plan; it means causing the world to grow responsibly, transforming it so that it may be a garden, a habitable place for everyone.

Every time we give in to selfishness and say “No” to God, we spoil his loving plan for us.

Reject every form of corruption.

All it takes is one good person to restore hope.

Let us never forget that authentic power is service, which has its radiant culmination on the Cross.

Only trust in God can transform doubts into certainty, evil into good, night into radiant dawn.