The laity are called to become a leaven of Christian living within society.

If I speak of Islamic violence, I must speak of Catholic violence.

I allow myself to honor the man who fought in moments when he had no strength to impose himself, until he managed to impose himself. [Joseph] Ratzinger. Cardinal Ratzinger deserves applause.

For this the Gospel offers us a serene way forward: using the three languages of the mind, heart and hands - and to use them in harmony. What you think, you must feel and put into effect. Your information comes down to your heart and you put it into practice. Harmoniously. What you think, you feel, and you do. Feel what you think and feel what you do. Do what you think and what you feel. The three languagesTo think. To feel. To do. And all in harmony.

I believe in the kindness of others, and that I must love them without fear.

Confirmation strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously

I wish everyone a wonderful World Cup, played in a spirit of true fraternity.