Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II (1920-2005), head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005.
11 quotes.
Quotes by Pope John Paul II
- A society will be judged on the basis of how it treats its weakest members; and among the most vulnerable are surely the unborn and the dying.
- Christian holiness does not being sinless, but rather it means struggling not to give in and always getting up after every fall.
- Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors for Christ!
- Freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.
- Have no fear of moving into the unknown.
- I plead with you--never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.
- If He asks much of you, it is because He knows you can give much.
- Let us remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence.
- The ultimate test of your greatness is the way you treat every human being.
- The way Jesus shows you is not easy. Rather, it is like a path winding up a mountain. Do not lose heart! The steeper the road, the faster it rises towards ever wider horizons.
- 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.