
"The Eucharist was the center of his life. He celebrated it with awe and reverence, evoking the Last Supper and Calvary.

"Speaking of God has never been easy, even though it is always necessary. And speaking about man, that is, in reference to a God who moves foundations is riskier because we can turn our back as the young man of the Gospel did.

"We are not before a man who is dazzling, but before a ‘compelling spirit,’ exquisitely polite, while being natural and plain. An unhurried man, capable of taking an interest in everything that is ours and give each thing its relevance.

"He modeled his priesthood in the configuration with Christ crucified and in loving contemplation of Our Lady of Sorrows.