It is important for America that the moral truths which make freedom possible should be passed on to each new generation. Every generation of Americans needs to know that freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought. ... Christ asks us to guard the truth because, as he promised us: "You will know the truth and the truth will make you free." Depositum custodi! We must guard the truth that is the condition of authentic freedom, the truth that allows freedoms to be fulfilled in goodness. We must guard the deposit of divine truth handed down to us.
Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence. - Pope John Paul Ii
Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.
- Pope John Paul Ii
There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us. There is no enemy that Christ has not already conquered. There is no cross to bear th… - Pope John Paul Ii
There is no evil to be faced that Christ does not face with us. There is no enemy that Christ has not already conquered. There is no cross to bear th…
Let science tell us what and how. Let religion tell us who and why. - Pope John Paul Ii
Let science tell us what and how. Let religion tell us who and why.
Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it. - Pope John Paul Ii
Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.
Faith leads us beyond ourselves. It leads us directly to God. - Pope John Paul Ii
Faith leads us beyond ourselves. It leads us directly to God.
Do not forget that true love sets no conditions; it does not calculate or complain, but simply loves. - Pope John Paul Ii
Do not forget that true love sets no conditions; it does not calculate or complain, but simply loves.
The only way to peace is forgiveness. - Pope John Paul Ii
The only way to peace is forgiveness.
Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought. - Pope John Paul Ii
Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.
The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being. - Pope John Paul Ii
The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being.
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