The 'Church' is ... catholic because her communion embraces the whole human race.

It makes me sad when I find sisters who aren't joyful. They might smile, but with just a smile they could be flight attendants!

Dear young people, Jesus gives us life, life in abundance. If we are close to him we will have joy in our hearts and a smile on our face.

Following Jesus means taking up one's own cross to accompany him on his path, an uncomfortable path that is not one of success or earthly glory, but which leads to true freedom, the freedom from selfishness and sin.

May we learn to say “thank you” to God and to one another. We teach children to do it, and then we forget to do it ourselves!

The Book of Genesis tells us that God created man and woman entrusting them with the task of filling the earth and subduing it, which does not mean exploiting it but nurturing and protecting it, caring for it through their work.

Let us leave a spare place at our table: a place for those who lack the basics, who are alone.