I had the habit of not accepting prizes or honors, but always, not out of humility, but because I don't like them. Maybe it's a little crazy, but it's good to have it, but I just don't like them.

Let us leave a spare place at our table: a place for those who lack the basics, who are alone.

War is the suicide of humanity because it kills the heart and kills love.

It is true that going out on to the street implies the risk of accidents happening, as they would to any ordinary man or woman. But if the church stays wrapped up in itself, it will age. And if I had to choose between a wounded church that goes out on to the streets and a sick, withdrawn church, I would definitely choose the first one.

We are impatient, anxious to see the whole picture, but God lets us see things slowly, quietly.

Let us not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary enthusiasm!

As the son of an immigrant family, I am happy to be a guest in U.S, which was largely built by such families.