Do not be afraid of what God asks of you! It is worth saying ‘yes’ to God. In him we find joy.
In the difficult moments of life, Christians can turn to the Mother of God and find protection and care.
Sometimes tears are the glasses that we need to see Jesus.
Without mercy, we have little chance nowadays of becoming part of a world of ‘wounded’ persons in need of understanding, forgiveness, love.
At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most vulnerable.
The culture of comfort, which makes us think only of ourselves, makes us insensitive to the cries of other people.
Have the courage to go against the tide of current values that do not conform to the path of Jesus.
Art in the Church fundamentally exists for evangelization.
Press on! Don’t let yourselves be robbed of hope. Understood?
Let us ask Mary to help us respond to violence, to conflict and to war, with the power of dialogue, reconciliation and love. She is our mother: may she help us to find peace; all of us are her children!
I thank all missionaries, men and women who quietly work hard for the Lord and their brothers and sisters.
Like Mary, may we nurture the light born within us at Christmas. May we carry it everywhere in our daily lives.
It is important to have friends we can trust. But it is essential to trust the Lord, who never lets us down.
Be close tot he poor, the needy, to touch in their flesh the flesh of Jesus. Be close, please.
Let yourselves be led by the Holy Spirit, with freedom and, please, do not cage the Holy Spirit.
This Christmas may we be consistent in living the Gospel, welcoming Jesus into the centre of our lives.
Dear young people, put your talents at the service of the Gospel, with creativity and boundless charity.
Our Mother Mary is full of beauty because she is full of grace.
Our Lady is always close to us, especially when we feel the weight of life with all its problems.
Let us keep the flame of faith alive through prayer and the sacraments: let us make sure we do not forget God.