The Christian mission has only one focus: to change individual's lives so they can change the world.

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

The key phrase used by the synod, which I'll take up again, is 'integrate' in the life of the Church the wounded families, remarried families, etc. But of this one mustn't forget the children in the middle. They are the first victims, both in the wounds, and in the conditions of poverty, of work.

Breathing is made up of two stages: inhaling, the intake of air, and exhaling, the letting out of air. The spiritual life is fed, nourished, by prayer and is expressed outwardly through mission: inhaling and exhaling. When we inhale, by prayer, we receive the fresh air of the Holy Spirit.

During Lent, let us find concrete ways to overcome our indifference.

Beware of getting too comfortable! When we are comfortable, it’s easy to forget other people.

Women have much to tell us. Women are capable of seeing things in a different angle. Women can pose questions that we men cannot understand.