Can we who have had the joy of knowing that we are not orphans, that we have a Father, be indifferent to this city which asks of us, perhaps even unwittingly, without being aware of it, a hope that will help it look to the future with greater confidence and serenity? We cannot remain indifferent. . . . Words without witness are hot air. Words do not suffice. It must be the true witness that Paul speaks of.

Press on! Don't let yourselves be robbed of hope. Understood?

Every time we judge our brother in our hearts or worse when we speak badly of them with others, we are murdering Christians.

If sadness comes to you one day with an invitation, tell it you are committed to joy and will be faithful to it your whole life long.

When I was a seminarian, I was dazzled by a girl I met at an uncle’s wedding. I was surprised by her beauty, her intellectual brilliance… and, well, I was bowled over for quite a while.

Dear parents, teach your children to pray. Pray with them.

God’s goodness is stronger than any evil!