John Paul
John Paul
littles too-much dimensions
There is no dignity when the human dimension is eliminated from the person. In short, the problem with pornography is not that it shows too much of the person, but that it shows far too little.
father light giving
The Gospel must not be kept hidden because of fear or indifference. It was never meant to be hidden away in private. It has to be put on a stand so that people may see its light and give praise to our Heavenly Father.
wise animal men
Around the world, we see the results of exploitation which destroys much without taking future generations into account. Protecting the world's forests; stemming desertification and erosion; avoiding the spread of toxic substances harmful to man, animals and plants; protecting the atmosphere; all these can be accomplished only through active and wise cooperation, without borders or political power plays.
love forever one-day
The person who does not decide to love forever will find it very difficult to really love for even one day.
uplifting heart hands
The future is in your hearts and in your hands. God is entrusting to you the task, at once difficult and uplifting, of working with Him in the building of the civilization of love.
christ invisible god-is-with-us
Christ is the sacrament of the invisible God - a sacrament that indicates presence. God is with us.
peace war problem
Wars generally do not resolve the problems for which they are fought and therefore... prove ultimately futile.
christian fall struggle
Christian holiness does not being sinless, but rather it means struggling not to give in and always getting up after every fall.
tests economic workers
A just wage for the worker is the ultimate test of whether any economic system is functioning justly.
maturity expression church
The vow of celibacy is a matter of keeping one's word to Christ and the Church. a duty and a proof of the priest's inner maturity; it is the expression of his personal dignity.
men animal creative
The animals possess a soul and men must love and feel solidarity with our smaller brethren. All animals are fruit of the creative action of the Holy Spirit and merit respect and they are as near to God as men are.
order challenges routine
This is no time to be ashamed of the Gospel. It is the time to preach it from the rooftops. Do not be afraid to break out of comfortable and routine modes of living in order to take up the challenge of making Christ known in the modern metropolis.
use treated persons
A person's rightful due is to be treated as an object of love, not as an object for use.
faith inspiration church
The saints have always been the source and origin of renewal in the most difficult moments in the Church's history.