Home / Quotes / Quote by Pope John Paul II

Quote by Pope John Paul II

“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.”

Quote by Pope John Paul II

Author

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II, born on May 18, 1920, and died on April 2, 2005, was the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church and one of the longest-reigning popes in history. During his papacy from 1978 to 2005, he was dedicated to promoting world peace and unity, advancing church reform, and visiting numerous countries and regions. more

You May Also Like

“I am a Catholic. As far as possible, I go to Mass every day. This is a rosary. As far as possible, I kneel down and tell these beads every day. If you reject me on account of my religion, I shall thank God that He has spared me the indignity of being your representative.”

Ifs Mass Accounts Down And Catholic Rejects Thank God Representatives Beads Rosary Indignity

Author:Hilaire Belloc

“If you are willing to bear serenely the trial of being displeasing to yourself, then you will be for Jesus a pleasant place of shelter.”

Ifs Jesus Willing Bears Catholic Trials Pleasant Shelter

Author:Therese of Lisieux

“Dear young people, the happiness you are seeking, the happiness you have a right to enjoy has a name and a face: it is Jesus of Nazareth, hidden in the Eucharist. Only he gives the fullness of life to humanity! With Mary, say your own "yes" to God, for he wishes to give himself to you.”

People Giving Faces Young Humanity Jesus Names Wish Enjoy Catholic Dear Seeking Mary Fullness Eucharist Nazareth Fullness Of Life

Author:Pope Benedict XVI

“When you wonder about the mystery of yourself, look to Christ, who gives you the meaning of life. When you wonder what it means to be a mature person, look to Christ, who is the fulfillness of humanity. And when you wonder about your role in the future of the world look to Christ.”

World Giving Looks Mean Persons Humanity Christ Wonder Roles Mystery Catholic Meaning Of Life Mature Mature Person

Book:Pilgrimage of peace: the collected speeches of John Paul II in Ireland and the United States

Source: Pilgrimage of peace: the collected speeches of John Paul II in Ireland and the United States

“Different men have different names, which they owe to their parents or to themselves, that is, to their own pursuits and achievements. But our great pursuit, the great name we wanted, was to be Christians, to be called Christians.”

Men Different Wanted Christian Names Parent Achievement Catholic Pursuit Different Names

Author:Gregory of Nazianzus

“God is very generous and does not deny His grace to anyone. Indeed he gives more than what we ask of Him. Faithfulness to the inspirations of the Holy Spirit-that is the shortest route.”

Giving Doe Inspiration Spirit Asks Grace Holy Catholic Deny Generous Holy Spirit Routes Faithfulness

Author:Mary Faustina Kowalska

“You must be strong, dear brothers and sisters. You must be strong with the strength that comes from faith.”

Strong Brother Catholic Dear Brothers And Sisters Dear Brother

Book:Pilgrim to Poland

Source: Pilgrim to Poland

“Faith is a beam radiating from the face of God.”

Faces Catholic Beam

Book:The Four Foundations of Sanctity

Source: The Four Foundations of Sanctity

“I cannot fail to note once again that the poor constitute the modern challenge, especially for the well-off of our planet, where millions of people live in inhuman conditions and many are literally dying of hunger. It is not possible to announce God the Father to these brothers and sisters without taking on the responsibility of building a more just society in the name of Christ.”

“Everyone should avoid familiarity or friendship with anyone suspected of belonging to masonry or to affiliated groups. Know them by their fruits and avoid them. Every familiarity should be avoided, not only with those impious libertines who openly promote the character of the sect, but also with those who hide under the mask of universal tolerance, respect for all religions, and the craving to reconcile the maxims of the Gospel with those of the revolution. These men seek to reconcile Christ and Belial, the Church of God and the state without God.”