The Lord never tires of forgiving. It is we who tire of asking for forgiveness.

We cannot be Christians part-time. If Christ is at the center of our lives, he is present in all that we do.

I am always wary of decisions made hastily. I am always wary of the first decision, that is, the first thing that comes to my mind if I have to make a decision. This is usually the wrong thing. I have to wait and assess, looking deep into myself, taking the necessary time.

A Senate vote on gay marriage is a destructive pretension against the plan of God

Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey.

I think we too are the people who, on the one hand, want to listen to Jesus, but on the other hand, at times, like to find a stick to beat others with, to condemn others. And Jesus has this message for us: mercy. I think - and I say it with humility - that this is the Lord's most powerful message: mercy.

Let yourselves be led by the Holy Spirit, with freedom and, please, do not cage the Holy Spirit