John Paul Quotes

• May both of them [Saint John XXIII and Saint John Paul II] teach us not to be scandalized by the wounds of Christ and to enter ever more deeply into the mystery of divine mercy, which always hopes and always forgives, because it always loves.

  Pope Francis

  Forgiving, Saint, May

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• I won't apologize for ticket prices. I think we're well worth it. We consider ourselves in the elite touring acts, like the Stones, Elton John, Paul McCartney.

  Glenn Frey

  Apology, Thinking, Stones

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• It has been jestingly said that the works of John Paul Richter are almost unintelligible to any but the Germans, and even to some of them. A worthy German, just before Richter's death, edited a complete edition of his works, in which one particular passage fairly puzzled him. Determined to have it explained at the source, he went to John Paul himself. The author's reply was very characteristic: "My good friend, when I wrote that passage, God and I knew what it meant; it is possible that God knows it still; but as for me, I have totally forgotten."

  Jean Paul

  Friendship, Good Friend, Determined

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• John Paulk, the poster boy for 'ex-gays' was found in a gay bar in Washington. He said he was there to use the bathroom. But nobody thought to ask him for what.

  Kate Clinton

  Gay, Boys, Bars

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• The insanely gorgeous competition documentary on surfing obsession, Step Into Liquid — directed by Dana Brown and photographed by John-Paul Beeghly in hypnotic gradations of aquamarine — will send you into a dream state.

  Elvis Mitchell

  Dream, Competition, Surfing

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• Confession is something we will never outgrow, even if we become the saints God made us to be. Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa of Calcutta were revered even during their lifetime; but both made frequent use of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

  Donald Wuerl

  Mother, Saint, Use

  "CBB Interview with Cardinal Donald Wuerl". Interview with Pete Socks, www.patheos.com. April 13, 2014.

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• Around the globe, millions more are mourning the death and celebrating the life of Pope John Paul II .Could any other world leader have drawn so many people to one place?

  Chris Matthews

  Other Worlds, People, Mourning

  Source: www.nbcnews.com

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• John Paul to give me a shot, I'll never forget as long as I live.

  Donnie Fritts

  Long, Giving, Never Forget

  Source: www.motherjones.com

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• Pope John Paul would be more popular if he called himself Pope John Paul George and Ringo.

  Paul Krassner

  Would Be, Pope, Ringo

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• [Without Pope John Paul II] there would be no end of Communism or at least much later, and the end would have been bloody.

  Lech Walesa

  Would Be, John Paul Ii, Pope

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• John Paul II was one of the greatest men of the last century. Perhaps the greatest.

  Henry A. Kissinger

  Men, Lasts, John Paul Ii

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• Pope John Paul II was unquestionably the most influential voice for morality and peace in the world during the last 100 years.

  Billy Graham

  Years, Voice, World

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• In the annals of history, few men have left a more positive imprint on the world than Pope John Paul II.

  Vito Fossella

  Men, World, John Paul Ii

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• Actually John, Paul Rutherford, and Trevor Watts, and several other rather well known English jazz musicians had got their training by joining the Air Force, which was a pretty standard way for people to get some kind of musical education in those days.

  Evan Parker

  Air, People, Musical

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• An ambassador for peace, Pope John Paul II stood steadfast against communism and condemned discrimination against all people.

  Shelley Berkley

  People, Ambassadors, Discrimination

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• John Paul II called us Jews the older brothers of Christians. He represented humanity, dialogue and reconciliation, and he laid the foundation for religions to work together.

  Moshe Katsav

  Christian, Brother, Humanity

  "Nothing Can Be Compared to the Massacre of 6 Million Jews". Spiegel Online Interview, www.spiegel.de. April 25, 2005.

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• A man of strength and wisdom, John Paul became an inspiration to generations of both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout the world by encouraging freedom, promoting peace and respecting all faiths.

  Greg Walden

  Inspiration, Men, Catholic

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• I was lucky enough to be down at the studio the day John Paul Jones came down.

  Chris Shiflett

  Lucky, Enough, Studios

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• His Holiness Pope John Paul II was a determined and deeply spiritual minded person for whom I had great respect and admiration. His experience in Poland, then a communist country, and my own difficulties with communists, gave us an immediate common ground

  Dalai Lama

  Spiritual, Country, Holiness

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• George W. Bush, who said to Pope John Paul II, Give us a visit, and bring the missus. Never got a dinner!

  Red Buttons

  Giving, Dinner, John Paul Ii

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• All my sermons are prepared in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. As recreation is most pleasant and profitable in the sun, so homiletic creativity is best nourished before the Eucharist. The most brilliant ideas come from meeting God face to face. The Holy Spirit that presided at the Incarnation is the best atmosphere for illumination. Pope John Paul II keeps a small desk or writing pad near him whenever he is in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament; and I have done this all my life - I am sure for the same reason he does, because a lover always works better when the beloved is with him.

  Fulton J. Sheen

  Blessed, Writing, Creativity

  "Treasure in Clay: The Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen". Book by Fulton J. Sheen, 1980.

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• On the ordination of women, the church has spoken and said no. John Paul II, in a definitive formulation said that door is closed.

  Pope Francis

  Doors, Church, John Paul Ii

  "Pope's women in the Church remarks urge a deeper theology" by Adelaide Mena, www.catholicnewsagency.com.

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• The Beatles is over, but John, Paul, George, and Ringo...God knows what relationship they'll have in the future. I don't know. I still love those guys! Because they'll always be those people who were that part of my life.

  John Lennon

  Music, People, Guy

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• Pope John Paul II stands like a rock against all opposition in his clear enunciation of the foundational principles of the Christian faith.

  Pat Robertson

  Christian, Rocks, Principles

  Pat Robertson (1995). “The Turning Tide”, W Publishing Group

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• The exact time of death, I think, is not something that matters so much at this moment for we will be reliving John Paul's life for many days and weeks and even years and decades and centuries to come.

  Shepard Smith

  Thinking, Years, Matter

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