Lent is a favorable time for letting Christ serve us so that we in turn may become more like Him.

Trade unions have been an essential force for social change, without which a semblance of a decent and humane society is impossible under capitalism.

Peace is handcrafted. It is made every day. Also friendship among people, mutual knowledge, esteem, is handcrafted. It's made every day. Respect the other, say that which one thinks, but with respect, but walk together.

We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace.

Jesus washes the feet of the Apostles. Are we ready to serve others like this.

With God, nothing is lost; but without him, everything is lost.

Work is fundamental to the dignity of a person. . . . It gives one the ability to maintain oneself, one's family, to contribute to the growth of one's own nation.