My New Year’s wishes for each of you are as follows: Whatever happens, do not let yourself be discouraged. Do not turn a blind eye to reality, no matter how harsh it may be. The courage of the spirit and unconditional love for the truth are the mother of all virtues—and there is no love for the truth if, believing you already possess it, you cease to seek it.

Pray to God to preserve, above all, the light of your conscience and the humility to recognize the truth when it appears and turns out to be different from what you expected. Leave the rest in His hands.

With this, you will cross the year victoriously, even if everything around you seems to be defeat and sadness.