[On his 83rd birthday] Physical condition or advancing of age are not obstacles to a perfect life. God does not look at external things but at the soul.

Through the Rosary the faithful receive abundant grace, as though from the very hands of the Mother of the Redeemer.

Love is a constant challenge, thrown to us by God.

God is Love. We eventually have to ask ourselves the question; why was Love nailed to a cross?

Are you capable of risking your life for someone? Do it for Christ.

Man matures through work which inspires him to difficult good.

Dear young people of every language and culture, a high and exhilarating task awaits you: that of becoming men and women capable of solidarity, peace and love of life, with respect for everyone. Become craftsmen of a new humanity, where brothers and sisters - members all of the same family - are able at last to live in peace.