“The ability to be surprised is hidden in all of our hearts.”

A youthful heart does not tolerate injustice and cannot bow to a “throw-away culture” nor give in to the globalization of indifference.

The divine gift of life must be promoted, guarded, and protected from conception to its natural end.

Faith must lead us believers to see other persons as our brothers and sisters that we need to support and love.

No tolerance for racism, but without violence.

God loves you, and this is something on which all our religious traditions are agreed.

Do not judge, do not condemn; forgive. And you will be merciful like the Father.

Humility and tenderness are not virtues of the weak, but of the strong.

The personal encounter with refugees dispels fears and distorted ideologies and becomes a factor for growth in humanity.

Aptitude for listening urges us to create bridges of communication.

Let us protect the heritage that God has entrusted to us so that future generations may enjoy it.

None of us shines with our own light: the light that we have is a reflection of the grace of God, of the light of God.

Solidarity gives rise to openness towards others.

The Eucharist prepares us for a place in eternity, because it is the Bread of Heaven.

It is not easy to live in the light. The light makes us see many ugly things within us: vices, pride, the worldly spirit.

Each of us is beautiful in God’s eyes, and God loves us.

Consecrated life is a living encounter with the Lord in his people.

Never has there been one possessed of complete sincerity who did not move others. Never has there been one who had not sincerity who was able to move others.

The ability to sell is the number one skill in business. If you cannot sell, don’t bother thinking about becoming a business owner.

The truth is that momentum, in the sense in which we are discussing, is a feeling, and if it’s a feeling, that means we have the ability to have it on our side at all times if we so choose.

Be grateful that the poor man is there, so that by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself.

Literature can train, and exercise, our ability to weep for those who are not us or ours.

Your ability to get along well with others will determine your happiness and success as much as any other factor.

With greater confidence in yourself and your abilities, you will set bigger goals, make bigger plans and commit yourself to achieving objectives that today you only dream about.

Be who you are and don’t allow anyone to affect the confidence you have in your individuality.