Nurturing and cherishing creation is a command God gives not only at the beginning of history, but to each of us. It is part of his plan; it means causing the world to grow responsibly, transforming it so that it may be a garden, a habitable place for everyone.

Everyone is called, everyone is sent out… The call of God can reach us on the assembly line and in the office, in the supermarket and in the stairwell, i.e., in the places of everyday life.

Jesus fought Satan in 'hand to hand combat' . . . 'you need to protect this victory.'

The obsession with economic profit and technical efficiency puts the human rhythms of life at risk.

Today one can read the Gospel also on so many technological instruments. You can carry the whole Bible on your mobile phone, on your tablet. It is important to read the Word of God, by any means, but by reading the Word of God: Jesus speaks to us there! And welcome it with an open heart. Then the good seed will bear fruit!

We need to build up society in the light of the Beatitudes, walking towards the Kingdom with the least among us.

It is not possible to go backwards. We must go forward. Always forward.