The fear of making permanent commitments can change the mutual love of husband and wife into two loves of self-two loves existing side by side, until they end in separation.
POPE JOHN PAUL IIMen and women will retain their sex in heaven
More Pope John Paul II Quotes
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The universality of salvation means that it is granted not only to those who explicitly believe in Christ and have entered the Church. Since salvation is offered to all, it must be made concretely available to all.
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Truth must be the foundation stone, the cement to solidify the entire social edifice.
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The Church must persist in the teaching transmitted to her by Christ.
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Are you capable of risking your life for someone? Do it for Christ.
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Christians, in particular, realize that their responsibility within creation and their duty towards nature and the Creator are an essential part of their faith.
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God made us for joy. God is joy, & the joy of living reflects the original joy that God felt in creating us.
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Life is entrusted to man as a treasure which must not be squandered, as a talent which must be used well.
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The Gospel of life must be proclaimed and human life defended in all places and all times.
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Science can purify religion from error and superstition. Religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes.
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The measure of your success will be the measure of your generosity.
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The vow of celibacy is a matter of keeping one’s word to Christ and the Church. a duty and a proof of the priest’s inner maturity; it is the expression of his personal dignity.
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Young friends, do not hesitate to follow the example of Pedro, who ‘pleased God and was loved by him’ and who, having come to perfection in so short a time, lived a full life.
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Christ called as his Apostles only men. He did this in a totally free and sovereign way.
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Gandhi was much more Christian than many people who say they are Christians.
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In my reading and in my studies I always tried to achieve a harmony between faith, reason, and the heart. These are not separate areas, but are profoundly interconnected, each giving life to the other.
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