Vanity, showing off, is an attitude that reduces spirituality to a worldly thing, which is the worst sin that could be committed in the church.

The Church is called to draw near to every person, beginning with the poorest and those who suffer.

The growth of equality… calls for decisions, mechanisms and processes directed to a better distribution of wealth, the creation of sources of employment and an integral promotion of the poor, which goes beyond a simple welfare mentality.

It is better to have a Church that is wounded but out in the streets than a Church that is sick because it is closed in on itself.

We are a church of sinners but we must not be afraid of holiness. Do not be afraid to aim for holiness and turn yourselves over to the love of God. Holiness does not mean performing extraordinary things but carrying out daily things in an extraordinary way that is with love, joy and faith.

Are we ready to be Christians full-time, showing our commitment by word and deed?

It grieves me when I see a priest or a nun with the latest model car.