Pope John
Pope John
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This is the night of nights, the night of faith and of hope. While all is shrouded in darkness, God -- the Light -- keeps watch.
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deeply grieved by the fact that priests and religious have themselves caused such suffering and scandal among the young.
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As a man of peace, we pray to St. Joseph for those threatened by war and we invoke the precious gift of harmony upon the whole human family.
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Anything done for another is done for oneself.
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The pope, in his heart and with his words of encouragement, embraces all who suffer injustice.
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Christ is truly risen! In him, today, we can overcome forces of evil.
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In those difficult times, we asked that His power might be poured into the hearts of men and women and that hope might be stirred in them. Is not all that happened at that time in Europe and the world, beginning with our own homeland, God's response?
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I ask carriers: 'How well do I handle detention issues? Rate me on detention.' Once you start talking about these topics, carriers realize that you're not hiding from the issues.
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I beg pardon from those I might have led astray or hurt. Please remember me kindly.
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If God created shadows it was to better emphasize the light
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It's definitely a pride issue now, ... Nobody wants to be on the team that ends that streak.
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Once more I express my nearness to the populations struck by the tragic cataclysm of these past days.
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Nevertheless, in order to imbue civilization with sound principles and enliven it with the spirit of the gospel, it is not enough to be illumined with the gift of faith and enkindled with the desire of forwarding a good cause. For this end it is necessary to take an active part in the various organizations and influence them from within. And since our present age is one of outstanding scientific and technical progress and excellence, one will not be able to enter these organizations and work effectively from within unless he is scientifically competent, technically capable and skilled in the practice of his own profession.
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The Holy Father reiterates his firm and absolute disapproval of such actions that offend God, violate the fundamental right to life and undermine peaceful coexistence.