I would love to be a well-educated black, because I believe they do have an actual advantage.

Money at the service of life can be managed in the right way by cooperatives, on condition that it is a real cooperative where capital does not have command over men but men over capital.

In the moment of hardship, we ask why some things happen. In those moments of suffering, questioning prayers that do not ask for explanations but beg the Lord to accompany us are the most useful

The crucifix does not signify defeat or failure. It reveals to us the Love that overcomes evil and sin.

The Church needs you, your enthusiasm, your creativity and the joy that is so characteristic of you.

Tell me, when you give alms do you look into the eyes of the man or woman to whom you give alms? . . . And when you give alms, do you touch the hand of the one to whom you give alms, or do you toss the coin?

Don’t be afraid to ask God for forgiveness. He never tires of forgiving us. God is pure mercy.