In his final interview, the text of which was released just after his death, Cardinal Carlo Maria Martini said this: The Church is two hundred years behind. Why is it not being stirred? Are we afraid? afraid, instead of courageous? Faith is the Church's foundation–faith, confidence, courage. I'm old and ill and depend on the help of others. The good people around me enable me to experience love. This love is stronger than the feeling of discouragement that I sometimes feel in looking at the Church in Europe. Only love conquers weariness. God is Love. I have a question for you: "What can you do for the Church?" ...Chris McDonnell - La Croix International
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