Brothers and sisters, do not be afraid to welcome Christ and accept his power. Help the Pope and all those who wish to serve Christ and with Christ's power to serve the human person and the whole of mankind. Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ.

“Without the burden of afflictions it is impossible to reach the height of grace. The gift of grace increases as the struggle increases.”

“Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did.”

“He who possesses God lacks nothing: God alone suffices.”

“I want to suffer and even rejoice for love, for this is my way of scattering flowers. Never a flower shall I find but its petals shall be scattered for you; and all the while I will sing; yes, always sing, even when gathering roses in the midst of thorns; and the longer and sharper the thorns may be, the sweeter shall be my song!”