The life of the soul is the encounter with him, the actual Face of God; it is silent, persevering prayer, it is sacramental life, it is the Gospel meditated upon, it is spiritual guidance, it is cordial membership in the Church, in your Ecclesial Communities.

- Address to Youth, 18 May 2008

It is the spiritual life that I am asking you to cultivate, dear friends.

- Address to Youth, 18 May 2008