Truth, according to the Christian faith, is God's love for us in Jesus Christ. Therefore, truth is a relationship.

I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance, says Jesus. This is where true wealth is found, not in material things!

In a very real way, the poor are our teachers. They show us that people’s value is not measured by their possessions or how much money they have in the bank. A poor person, a person lacking material possessions, always maintains his or her dignity. The poor can teach us much about humility and trust in God.

Consumerism has led us to become used to an excess and daily waste of food, to which, at times, we are no longer able to give a just value, which goes well beyond mere economic parameters. We should all remember, however, that throwing food away is like stealing from the tables of the the poor, the hungry!

We need to reflect with great seriousness about why many young people don't feel like getting married... For fear of failure, many do not want to even think about it... Many people believe the change that has taken place in recent decades was set in motion by the emancipation of women. But this argument is not valid, it is an insult, a form of misogyny.

The first setting in which faith enlightens the human city is the family.

It means protecting people, showing loving concern for each and every person, especially children, the elderly, those in need, who are often the last we think about.