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.
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Citations by Pope John Paul II (Karol Wojtyla)
The cemetery of the victims of human cruelty in our century is extended to include yet another vast cemetery, that of the unborn.
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Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.
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There are people and nations, Mother, that I would like to say to you by name. I entrust them to you in silence, I entrust them to you in the way that you know best.
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in Quotes & Aphorisms (Life)
I plead with you! Never, ever give up on hope, never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid.
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in Quotes & Aphorisms (Love)
Love is never defeated, and I could add, the history of Ireland proves it.
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in Quotes & Aphorisms (Love)
Today Christ is asking each of you the same question: do you love Me? He is not asking you whether you know how to speak to crowds, whether you can direct an organization or manage an estate. He is asking you to love Him. All the rest will ensue.
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People are made for happiness. Rightly, then, you thirst for happiness. Christ has the answer to this desire of yours. But he asks you to trust him. True joy is a victory, something which cannot be obtained without a long and difficult struggle. Christ holds the secret of this victory.
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Love between man and woman cannot be built without sacrifices and self-denial.
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The Eucharist is the sacrament of the presence of Christ, who gives Himself to us because He loves us. He loves each one of us in a unique and personal way in our practical daily lives: in our families, among our friends, at study and work, in rest and relaxation. He loves us when He fills our days with freshness, and also when, in times of suffering, He allows trials to weigh upon us: even in the most severe trials, He lets us hear His voice.
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