Do not be afraid to go forth and announce the Risen Christ.

These two criteria are like the pillars of true love: deeds, and the gift of self.

We can study the whole history of salvation, we can study the whole of Theology, but without the Spirit we cannot understand. It is the Spirit that makes us realize the truth or - in the words of Our Lord - it is the Spirit that makes us know the voice of Jesus.

Inequality is the root of social evil.

Let us pray that the Church be holier and more humble, loving God by serving the poor, the lonely and the sick.

Men and women are sacrificed to the idols of profit and consumption: it is the 'culture of waste.' If a computer breaks it is a tragedy, but poverty, the needs and dramas of so many people end up being considered normal. ... When the stock market drops 10 points in some cities, it constitutes a tragedy. Someone who dies is not news, but lowering income by 10 points is a tragedy! In this way people are thrown aside as if they were trash.

Being a Christian is not just about following commandments: it is about letting Christ take possession of our lives and transform them.