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The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being.

The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being.

Pope John Paul II
Greatness, Pro Life, Tests
Pope John Paul II (2012). “A Pilgrim Pope: Messages for the World”, p.242, Andrews McMeel Publishing

I plead with you--never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.

Pope John Paul II
Faith, Giving Up, Doubt

Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.

Pope John Paul II
Gratitude, Past, Looks

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.

Pope John Paul II
Prayer, Heart, Sadness

If you want peace, work for justice. If you want justice, defend life. If you want life, embrace truth.

Pope John Paul II
Justice, Want, Embrace

Do not forget that true love sets no conditions; it does not calculate or complain, but simply loves.

Pope John Paul II
Catholic, Doe, Complaining

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 that Christ has not already borne for us, and does not now bear with us.

Pope John Paul II
Evil, Catholic, Enemy
Pope John Paul II, Achille Silvestrini, Jerome M. Vereb (1999). “A Pilgrim Pope: Messages for the World”, p.272, Andrews McMeel Publishing

Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.

Pope John Paul II
Attitude, Freedom, 4th Of July
Pope John Paul II (1999). “Celebrate the Third Millennium!: Facing the Future with Hope”, Servant Publications

Although I have lived through much darkness, I have seen enough evidence to be unshakably convinced that no difficulty, no fear is so great that it can completely suffocate the hope that springs eternal in the hearts of the young... Do not let that hope die! Stake your lives on it! We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures; we are the sum of the Father's love for us and our real capacity to become the image of his Son.

Pope John Paul II
Father, Spring, Real

If He asks much of you, it is because He knows you can give much.

Pope John Paul II
Giving, Knows, Asks

The only way to peace is forgiveness.

Pope John Paul II
Forgiveness, Simple Life, Way

The measure of your success will be the measure of your generosity.

Pope John Paul II
Generosity, Your Generosity

The future starts today, not tomorrow.

Pope John Paul II
Dream, Inspiration, Future

Allow the light and the healing presence of Christ to shine brightly through your lives. In that way, all those who come in contact with you will discover the loving kindness of God.

Pope John Paul II
Kindness, Healing, Light

It's better to cry than be angry, because anger hurts others while tears flow silently through the soul and cleans the heart.

Pope John Paul II
Religious, Hurt, Heart

Do not be afraid to be holy! Have the courage and humility to present yourselves to the world determined to be holy, since full, true freedom is born from holiness.

Pope John Paul II
Humility, World, Holiness

We must reflect the light of Christ through lives of prayer and joyful service to others.

Pope John Paul II
Prayer, Light, Christ

A nation that destroys its own people is a nation without hope.

Pope John Paul II
People, Without Hope, Nations

Let science tell us what and how. Let religion tell us who and why.

Pope John Paul II

Darkness can only be scattered by light, hatred can only be conquered by love.

Pope John Paul II
Light, Hatred, Catholic

Faith leads us beyond ourselves. It leads us directly to God.

Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II (2003). “Go in Peace: A Gift of Enduring Love”, p.59, Loyola Press

Life with Christ is a wonderful adventure.

Pope John Paul II
Adventure, Catholic, Wonderful
Pope John Paul II (1998). “In my own words”

Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn't misuse it.

Pope John Paul II
Silly, Stupidity, Catholic

We must open our eyes to admire God who hides and at the same time reveals himself in things and introduces us into the realms of mystery... we must be pure and simple like children, capable of admiring, being astonished, of marveling, and being enchanted by the divine gestures of love and closeness we witness.

Pope John Paul II
Faith, Children, Inspiration

We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures, we are the sum of the Father's love for us and our real capacity to become the image of His Son Jesus.

Pope John Paul II
Faith, Jesus, Father

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