Confirmation strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously

When we read about Creation in Genesis, we run the risk of imagining God was a magician, with a magic wand able to do everything. But that is not so. He created human beings and let them develop according to the internal laws that he gave to each one so they would reach their fulfillment.

When I saw from Rome that catastrophe (brought by Yolanda) I had to be here. And on those very days I decided to come here. I am here to be with you – a little bit late, but I’m here.

The Sacraments are the manifestation of the Father’s tenderness and love towards each of us.

If we, each doing our own part, if we do good to others, if we meet there, doing good, and we go slowly, gently, little by little, we will make that culture of encounter: we need that so much. We must meet one another doing good.

The root of this possibility of doing good - that we all have - is in creation.

The search for God means having the courage to set out on a risky path, it means following our restless hearts.