Whenever we take a step towards Jesus, we come to realize that he is already there, waiting for us with open arms.

Jesus is the sun and Mary is the dawn announcing his rising.

To follow Jesus means putting him first, and stripping ourselves of all the things that oppress our hearts.

Lord Jesus, make us capable of loving as you love.

Jesus teaches us to put the needs of the poor ahead of our own, our needs, even if legitimate, will never be so urgent as those of the poor, who lack the necessities of life,

Following Jesus means taking up one's own cross to accompany him on his path, an uncomfortable path that is not one of success or earthly glory, but which leads to true freedom, the freedom from selfishness and sin.

This is God's way, the way of humility. It is the way of Jesus; there is no other. And there can be no humility without humiliation.

Be close tot he poor, the needy, to touch in their flesh the flesh of Jesus. Be close, please

The proclamation of Jesus is not a veneer: the proclamation of Jesus goes straight to the bones, heart, goes deep within and change us. And the spirit of the world does not tolerate it, will not tolerate it, and therefore, there is persecution.