Pope Paul
Pope Paul
past giving enthusiasm
We must see to it that enthusiasm for the future does not give rise to contempt for the past.
beauty strong roots
Liturgy is like a strong tree whose beauty is derived from the continuous renewal of its leaves, but whose strength comes from the old trunk, with solid roots in the ground.
suffering church way
Perhaps the Lord has called me and preserved me for this service not because I am particularly fit for it, or so that I can govern and rescue the Church from her present difficulties, but so that I can suffer something for the Church, and in that way it will be clear that he, and no other, is her guide and saviour
peace justice-equality want
If you want peace, work for justice.
lonely self america
In America, you are not required to offer food to the hungry or shelter the homeless. There is no ordinance forcing you to visit the lonely, or comfort the infirmed. No where in the Constitution does it say you have to provide clothing to the poor. In fact, one of the nicest things about living here in America, is that you really don't have to do anything for anybody. But when you do, you give meaning and provide soul to the concept of community...and develop a sense of purpose to something greater than one's self....
two historic armament
Two conditions render difficult this historic situation of mankind: It is full of tremendously deadly armament, and it has not progressed morally as much as it has scientifically and technically.
inspirational block selfish
All life demands struggle. Those who have everything given to them become lazy, selfish, and insensitive to the real values of life. The very striving and hard work that we so constantly try to avoid is the major building block in the person we are today.
inspirational life motivational
Somebody should tell us, right at the start of our lives, that we are dying. Then we might live life to the limit, every minute of every day. Do it! I say. Whatever you want to do, do it now! There are only so many tomorrows.
prayer perfect catholic
The Mass is the most perfect form of prayer.
teacher men doe
Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses,
mom mother land
Every mother is like Moses. She does not enter the promised land. She prepares a world she will not see.