Pope John
Pope John
christian prayer giving
Nobody is so poor he has nothing to give, and nobody is so rich he has nothing to receive.
spiritual prayer men
...Be holy men and women! Do not forget that the fruits of the apostolate depend on the depth of the spiritual life, on the intensity of prayer, of continual formation and sincere adhesion to the directives of the Church.
faith giving-up doubt
I plead with you--never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.
prayer heart sadness
Prayer can truly change your life. For it turns your attention away from yourself and directs your mind and your heart toward the Lord. If we look only at ourselves, with our own limitations and sins, we quickly give way to sadness and discouragement. But if we keep our eyes fixed on the Lord, then our hearts are filled with hope, our minds are washed n the light of truth, and we come to know the fullness of the Gospel with all is promise and life.
jesus heart mountain
The way Jesus shows you is not easy. Rather, it is like a path winding up a mountain. Do not lose heart! The steeper the road, the faster it rises towards ever wider horizons.
greatness pro-life tests
The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being.
reading heart giving
In my reading and in my studies I always tried to achieve a harmony between faith, reason, and the heart. These are not separate areas, but are profoundly interconnected, each giving life to the other.
men church spirit
The priest is not and must not be a civil servant of the Church. Above all the priest is a man who lives for the spirit for God. This being the case the Seminary is the place where he learns 'to be with Him.'
christian pain compassion
The sickness of a family member, friend or neighbor is a call to Christians to demonstrate true compassion, that gentle and persevering sharing in another's pain.
jesus prayer evil
Jesus himself has shown us by his own example that prayer and fasting are the first and most effective weapons against the forces of evil.
justice political peaceful
On my knees, I beg of you to turn away from the paths of violence and to return to the path of peace. Those who resort to violence always claim that only violence brings about change. You must know there is a political, peaceful way to justice.
gratitude past enthusiasm
Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.
christian prayer humble
The Rosary is a prayer both so humble and simple and a theologically rich in Biblical content. I beg you to pray it.
heart giving heart-full-of-love
Whoever has a heart full of love always has something to give.