When freedom does not have a purpose, when it does not wish to know anything about the rule of law engraved in the hearts of men and women, when it does not listen to the voice of conscience, it turns against humanity and society. Pope John Paul II conscienceengravefreedom share on social
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. Pope John Paul II celibacychristchurch Change image and share on social
You will reciprocally promise love, loyalty and matrimonial honesty. We only want for you this day that these words constitute the principle of your entire life and that with the help of divine grace you will observe these solemn vows that today, before God, you formulate. Pope John Paul II constitutedaydivine share on social
Violence and arms can never resolve the problems of men. Pope John Paul II armmanproblem Change image and share on social
Have no fear of moving into the unknown. Simply step out fearlessly knowing that I am with you, therefore no harm can befall you; all is very, very well. Do this in complete faith and confidence. Pope John Paul II befallcompleteconfidence Change image and share on social
I have a sweet tooth for song and music. This is my Polish sin. Pope John Paul II musicpolishsin Change image and share on social
The historical experience of socialist countries has sadly demonstrated that collectivism does not do away with alienation but rather increases it, adding to it a lack of basic necessities and economic inefficiency. Pope John Paul II addalienationbasic share on social
Today, for the first time in history, a Bishop of Rome sets foot on English soil. This fair land, once a distant outpost of the pagan world, has become, through the preaching of the Gospel, a beloved and gifted portion of Christ's vineyard. Pope John Paul II belovedbishopchrist share on social
As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live. Pope John Paul II familylivenation Change image and share on social
An excuse is worse and more terrible than a lie, for an excuse is a lie guarded. Pope John Paul II badlyexcuseguard Change image and share on social
