John Paul II

Quotes from

John Paul II


“We are not the sum of our weaknesses and failures; we are the sum of the Father’s love for us.”

“Love demands a personal commitment to the will of God.”

“The cross means there is no shipwreck without hope; there is no dark without dawn; nor storm without haven.”

“The worst prison would be a closed heart.”

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

“The future starts today, not tomorrow.”

“Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.”

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