“Serving with love and tenderness those who are in need helps us to grow in humanity.”

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

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.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Women bring the grace of renewal, the embrace of inclusion, and the courage to give of oneself.

Those who care for the little ones are on God’s side and defeat the culture of waste.

I’ve been trying to grow up some myself, in my heart, and it’s happening quick and I feel good about it, and I want that to come out in the music.

I’m just doing the best I can now to keep this going… trying to grow up and remain young at the same time.

The most beautiful parts of your body are those you had to grow again.

Musclemen grow on trees. They can tense their muscles and look good in a mirror. So what? I’m interested in practical strength that’s going to help me run, jump, twist, punch.

I’ve learned, That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I like to relax. Spend it with people that I’ve grown up with, or people that I care about, and just relax, sit around doing nothing or sitting on a beach.

As an African American child growing up in the segregated South, I was told, one way or another, almost every day of my life, that I wasn’t as good as a white child.

Growing up in Hawaii, the ocean is where I’m most at home. When I’m away from it and landlocked I long for the ocean. There’s something about it, I’m at peace with it.