Enemy No. 1 is not out there somewhere, but inside oneself. "Don't make room for bitter or dark thoughts."
— "Believe in the existence of the most noble and beautiful
truths" and trust that God, through the Holy Spirit, is ushering
everything toward the good, toward "Christ's embrace."
— Believers are not alone in their faith. There are others who hope,
too. "The world goes on thanks to the vision of many people who created an
opening, who built bridges, who dreamed and believed, even when they heard
words of derision around them."
— Never believe the struggles here on earth are "useless." God
never disappoints and he wants that seed he planted in everyone to bloom.
"God made us to flower, too."
— "Wherever you are, build!"
— When life gets hard, and "you have fallen, get up. Never stay
down. Get up and let people help you to your feet."
— "If you're sitting, start walking!" Start the journey.
— "If you're bored stiff, crush (boredom) with good
works."
— "If you feel empty and demoralized, ask if the Holy Spirit
may newly replenish" that void.
— Work for peace among people.
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Don't
listen to those "who spread hatred and division."
—
No matter
how different people are from one another, human beings "were created to
live together. With disputes, wait patiently. One day you will discover that a
sliver of truth has been entrusted to everyone."
— Love people. Respect everyone's journey — whether it be troubled
or down the straight and narrow because everyone has a story behind them.
— Every baby born is "the
promise of a life that once again shows it is stronger than death."
— "Jesus has given us a light
that shines in the darkness; defend it, protect it. This unique light is the
greatest richness entrusted to your life."
— Dream of a world still not seen,
but will certainly come one day. Think of those who sailed oceans, scaled
mountains, conquered slavery or made life better for people on earth.
— Be responsible: "Every
injustice against someone poor is an open wound" and countless generations
will come after you have lived.
— Ask God for courage every day.
"Remember Jesus conquered fear for us" and "not even our most
treacherous enemy can do anything against faith."
— If fear or evil looms so large it seems insurmountable, remember
"that Jesus lives in you. And, through you, it is he, who, with his
meekness, wants to subdue all enemies of humanity: sin, hatred, crime and
violence."
— Be courageous in speaking the
truth, but never forget, "you are not above anyone." Even if one
feels certain that he or she is the last person on earth who holds to the
truth, "do not spurn the company of human beings for this" reason.
— Hold onto ideals and live for
something greater than yourself, even if it comes at a high price.
— "Nothing is more human than
making mistakes and these mistakes must not become a prison for you." The
son of God came "not for the healthy, but the sick" so people should
not be afraid to get up again and start over when they fall, "because God
is your friend."
— "If bitterness strikes,
firmly believe in all those people who still work for the good; the seed of a
new world is in their humility."
— Spend time with people who have
kept a child-like heart. "Learn from splendor, nurture amazement."
— "Live, love, believe, and
with God's grace, never despair.
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