"It will not suffice to declare that we are "friends" of Christ, boasting of false merits: 'We ate and drank in your presence, and you taught in our streets' (Lk 13: 26).
True friendship with Jesus is expressed in the way of life:
it is expressed with goodness of heart, with humility, meekness and mercy, love for justice and truth, a sincere and honest commitment to peace and reconciliation."
~ Pope Benedict XVI
