"It is not an easy task, but for some time now the various populations of the country have had a greater opportunity to meet and get to know each other. Thus, it becomes easier for someone who does not know Christ to come in contact with those who bear witness to the Christian faith with their lives."

"A great change is taking place in our country. In several cities, where there were houses made of wood and bamboo, buildings made of concrete are increasing. In the perception of many, this is a sign of progress. But the biggest change, among the new buildings, are colleges and private educational institutions, created to respond to the deep interest in education. This is a development that is truly rewarding. Many are taking the opportunity to realize the true value that is the formation of the heart and mind of citizens, essential for integral human development."

"Good Catholic parents are the future of the Church. Sharing and caring for each other is the good example you must set before your children. Your mission is the evangelization of all your children... to make your marriage work and your children grow in God´s grace you must have a prayerful family."

"Many of them have suffered greatly through the years leading up to their arrival in the U.S, and they have shown me that their faith is what has sustained them and what they treasure most."

"We hope that we can continue to help the poorest communities with basic necessities during the period of the global health crisis. Among the poor, Christ makes himself present. We seek to witness His love to everyone, with words and deeds."

"Christian meditation is very important for our Christian life. We know we can achieve this when we open ourselves to God's presence and action."

"The Good News is for all nations including the Shan. The time is ripe to make a concerted effort for evangelization of this important tribe."

"The more we suffer, the more we hope in God. Today, our people have hope in God's mercy, in the certainty of his love. There is a divine message that transcends our human intelligence and understanding. Our only way is to entrust ourselves to his merciful love and reaffirm our hope in God's plan of salvation."

"The Church preaches and always asks for peace and today we live and witness the tragedy of the blood of our own people shed on Burmese soil. It is a real tragedy and for now there is no way out because dialogue is at a standstill and is rejected by both sides. We can only raise our arms to heaven to invoke the Most High Almighty saying: listen to us, save us. Our last refuge is prayer."

"We want peace, justice, that's all. If there's no justice, there's no peace, so we would like to request on behalf of all Kachins, and all people from Myanmar, peace and justice."

"We thought that we are on the way to democracy, to freedom. But again, now, it collapsed again to the military and we have no right to speak about human rights and we have practically no dialogue."