Do not be afraid to cast yourselves into the arms of God; whatever he asks of you, he will repay a hundredfold.

Dear friends, sometimes we may be tempted to allow ourselves be overtaken by laziness or despondency, especially when faced with the hardships and trials of life. In these cases, do not lose heart, but invoke the Holy Spirit, so that with the gift of fortitude He can lift our hearts and communicate new vigor and enthusiasm to our lives and our following Jesus.

We who are Christians, members of God’s family, are called to go out to the needy and to serve them.

Perhaps I can say that I am a bit astute, that I can adapt to circumstances, but it is also true that I am a bit naive. Yes, but the best summary, the one that comes more from the inside and I feel most true is this: I am a sinner whom the Lord has looked upon.

God does not reveal himself in strength or power, but in the weakness and fragility of a newborn babe.

No one must use the name of God to commit violence. To kill in the name of God is a grave sacrilege. To discriminate in the name of God is inhuman.

Let us learn from the Virgin Mary how to be bolder in obeying the word of God.