“I was blessed enough to meet Pope John Paul when I was about 19 or 20 years old in the Vatican; I had that privilege, .. My mother took me to visit him and I remember distinctly his incredible charisma and personal charm and his warmth and compassion. You felt it immediately the minute you met him, and that spirit I came away with, having met the man, is something that I've been constantly working on to infuse the character with, so that we can have his spirit and his love and his compassion, because that's really the essence of the man.” MenYearsEnoughCharacterRememberSpiritMotherFeltCompassionMinutesHe ManMetsEssenceBlessedIncrediblesPrivilegeCharmWarmthPopeHis LoveCharismaJohn PaulPope John Paul Author:Cary Elwes
“I've played a mother many times, even in tragic things like, "I Dreamed of Africa," so I know how it is to lose a child cinematically. I have so much compassion on so many fronts, for women who have lost children or tried for years and couldn't have them.” KnowsYearsChildrenMotherLostLosesCompassionKnow HowFrontsTragicLost Child Author:Kim Basinger
“The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested.” ThinkingSaidMotherLove IsCompassionSymbolsLove And CompassionLamaDisinterestedMother's LoveDalaiDisinterestDisinterested Love Author:Richard Gere
“Women are more powerful than they think. A mother's warmth is the essence of motivation. If we could liquefy the encouragement, care and compassion we deliver to our children it would surely fill an expanse greater than the Pacific.” IfsThinkingChildrenCareMotherMotivationWomenPowerfulCompassionGreaterEssenceEncouragementOur ChildrenWarmthPacificExpanse Author:Louise Burfitt-Dons
“May I give you some advice for you to put into practice daily? When your heart makes you feel those low cravings, say slowly to the Immaculate Virgin: Look on me with compassion. Don't abandon me. Don't abandon me, my Mother! - And recommend this prayer to others.” GivingFeelsLooksHeartMayMotherReligiousPrayerCompassionPracticeAdviceLowsAbandonVirginsCravingVirgin MaryImmaculate Author:Josemaria Escriva