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"Realities are greater than ideas."
"We need to create a culture of encounter."
"The most important thing is the first proclamation: Jesus Christ has saved you."
"Life is a journey. When we stop, things don’t go right."
"Jesus is not a figure from the past; but a Person living in the present."
"True joy comes from a profound harmony between persons."
"Without the Eucharist, the Church would simply be a charitable organization."
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"You can have flaws, be anxious, and even be angry, but do not forget that your life is the greatest enterprise in the world."
"Let us love not with words but with deeds."
"We are called to live not just for ourselves, but in the love of God."
"Love is the only way to put an end to evil."
"The Church needs to be concerned for, and present in, the world of communication, in order to dialogue with people today and to help them encounter Christ."
"Faith is not a light that scatters all our darkness, but a lamp that guides our steps in the night and suffices for the journey."
"The way to silence hatred is to listen to those who despitefully use you."
"The mind of a person is not enough, only through the heart can you feel loved."
"The lord walks with you, even in the darkest of nights."
"Let us never tire of seeking the Lord and his wisdom."
"Do not be afraid to dream, for dreaming opens the path to hope."
"We must always look out for the welfare of others, for that is where true joy lies."
"May we never lose the ability to smile, for it is a gift from God."
"Faith is not just a word, it is a way of life."
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"Mercy is the power that can change the world."
"Tenderness and kindness are not signs of weakness, but manifestations of strength."
"The greatest joy comes from serving others selflessly."
"Even in the midst of struggles, do not lose sight of the goodness in the world."
"May we always be messengers of peace and love to all we encounter."
"Choose the path of forgiveness, for it leads to inner peace."
"Do not underestimate the power of prayer in bringing about miracles."
"The world needs your unique light to shine brightly, do not hide it."
"In a world full of noise, listen to the voice of God speaking to your heart."
"Live each day with gratitude, for life itself is a precious gift."
"Let us build bridges of understanding and harmony, not walls of division and hatred."
"The path to peace starts with a small act of kindness."
"The world is in need of compassion more than ever; let us be agents of compassion."
"The commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' is valid for the guilty as well as for the innocent."
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"Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression, or assassination, but also by unfair economic structures that creates huge inequalities."
"We must restore hope to the young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace."
"Each individual Christian and every community is called to be an instrument of God for the liberation and promotion of the poor, and for enabling them to be fully a part of society."
"Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality, or joy."
"If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?"
"The Church is called to be the house of the Father, with doors always wide open."
"War is madness. It is the suicide of humanity."
"We see Jesus in the children worldwide wherever peace and security are threatened."
"The internet, in particular, offers immense possibilities for encounter and solidarity."
"Time is greater than space."
"An education in the faith also helps one to guard against the pitfalls of a merely utilitarian way of thinking."
"A person once asked me, in a provocative manner, if I approved of homosexuality. I replied with another question: 'Tell me: when God looks at a gay person, does he endorse the existence of this person with love, or reject and condemn this person? We must always consider the person.'"
"In a world where there is so much noise, so much bewilderment, there is a need for silent adoration of Jesus concealed in the Host."
"Heads of state need to forge as many peace agreements as they have military agreements."
"Let us have the courage to carry out the vocation that we received on the day of our baptism."
"True power is service. The Pope must serve all people, especially the poor, the weak, the vulnerable."
"There is no worse material poverty - I am keen to stress, that material poverty is not the worst thing - than a poverty that ultimately detaches you from what is essential."
"The commandment 'Thou shalt not kill' includes self-defense."
"We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace."
"Money has to serve, not to rule."
"Do not be afraid of holiness. It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy."
"Life is a journey. When we stop, things don't go right."
"We need to avoid the spiritual sickness of a church that is wrapped up in its own world: when a church becomes like this, it grows sick."
"A little bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just."
"The church sometimes has locked itself up in small things, in small-minded rules."
"True love is both loving and letting oneself be loved."
"The world tells us to seek success, power, and money; God tells us to seek humility, service, and love."
"Let us ask for the grace to be open to God’s surprises."
"The future is made of you. Keep it simple."
"We need to encounter the poor and learn how to encounter the poor Jesus."
"Listening is more than hearing. There is attention and then expression of the heart."
"Each of us has a vision of good and of evil. We have to encourage people to move towards what they think is good."
"We cannot keep ourselves shut up in parishes, in our communities when so many people are waiting for the Gospel!"
"To change the world, we must be good to those who cannot repay us."
"The future starts today, not tomorrow."
"We need to include the excluded and preach peace."
"Tenderness is not weakness; it is fortitude."
"The church's work must be fruitful."
"In a world where there is so much noise, there is a need for silence."
"A bit of mercy makes the world less cold and more just."
"Let us never forget that authentic power is service."
"True power is service. The Pope must serve all people, especially the poor."
"Each of us must care for the most vulnerable of our society."
"We must always consider the person."
"Happiness cannot be downloaded."
"Peace sometimes gives the impression of being quiet, but it is never quiet, peace is always proactive."
"Money has to serve, not rule."
"Who am I to judge?"
"We are all called to walk together, to care for one another."
"Do we have the courage to truly accept the marginalized?"
"We are called to listen and to be used to clarify, to shorten distances, to not remain closed in our smallness and woundedness."
"We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love."
"Let us learn to live with kindness, to love everyone, even when they do not love us."
"Always carry a cross in your pocket and listen to the voice of God."
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