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The absence of risk is a sure sign of mediocrity.


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As soon as I came to believe there was a God, I understood that I could not do otherwise than live only for him.



It is not necessary to teach others, to cure them or to improve them; it is only necessary to live among them, sharing the human condition and being present to them in love.

It is not necessary to teach others, to cure them or to improve them; it is only necessary to live among them, sharing the human condition and being present to them in love.



Above all, always see Jesus in every person, and consequently treat each one not only as an equal and as a brother or sister, but also with great humility, respect and selfless generosity.

Above all, always see Jesus in every person, and consequently treat each one not only as an equal and as a brother or sister, but also with great humility, respect and selfless generosity.



To receive the grace of God you must go to the desert and stay awhile.

To receive the grace of God you must go to the desert and stay awhile.



the one thing we owe absolutely to God is never to be afraid of anything.

the one thing we owe absolutely to God is never to be afraid of anything.



You have only one model, Jesus. Follow, follow, follow him, step by step, imitating him, sharing his life in every way.

You have only one model, Jesus. Follow, follow, follow him, step by step, imitating him, sharing his life in every way.



Cry the Gospel with your whole life.

Cry the Gospel with your whole life.



We should never forget the two axioms: 'Jesus is with me' and whatever happens, happens by the will of God.

We should never forget the two axioms: 'Jesus is with me' and whatever happens, happens by the will of God.



Anything that doesn't lead us to that - to better know and serve God - is a waste of time.

Anything that doesn't lead us to that - to better know and serve God - is a waste of time.



What great faith our Lord Jesus Christ asks of us - and how just that is. Do we not owe him such faith? It looks impossible to us, but Jesus is Master of the impossible.

What great faith our Lord Jesus Christ asks of us - and how just that is. Do we not owe him such faith? It looks impossible to us, but Jesus is Master of the impossible.





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