Working for a just distribution of the fruits of the earth and human labor is not mere philanthropy. It is a moral obligation.

A Christian is one who is invited... to join in the feast, to the joy of being saved, to the joy of being redeemed, to the joy of sharing life with Christ. This is a joy! You are called to a party!

Reforming the social structures which perpetuate poverty and the exclusion of the poor first requires a conversion of mind and heart.

The disciple of Jesus gives up all he has, all his goods, because he has found in him the greatest Good from which every other good receives its full value and meaning: family bonds, other relationships, work, cultural and economic goods and so on... The Christian detaches himself from everything and rediscovers all of it in the logic of the Gospel, the logic of love and service.

In this Year of Faith, we pray to the Lord that the Church may always be a true family that brings God’s love to everyone.

Take care of God’s creation. But above all, take care of people in need.

Peace is always possible but we have to seek it. Let us pray for peace.