Mary’s life shows that God accomplishes great deeds through those who are the most humble.

Maybe it's a little crazy, but it's good to have it, but I just don't like [prizes or honors].

Mercy is the very foundation of the Church's life...The Church's very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love...Mercy is the force that reawakens us to new life and instills in us the courage to look to the future with hope.

Love makes us similar, it creates equality, it breaks down walls and eliminates distances. God did this with us.

Jesus teaches us to put the needs of the poor ahead of our own, our needs, even if legitimate, will never be so urgent as those of the poor, who lack the necessities of life.

Dear Young People, do not be mediocre; the Christian life challenges us with great ideals!

May the God of peace arouse in all an authentic desire for dialogue and reconciliation. Violence cannot be overcome with violence. Violence is overcome with peace.