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Pope John XXIII: It must not be the special interests of individuals or groups…
“It must not be the special interests of individuals or groups, nor unregulated competition, economic despotism, national prestige or imperialism, nor any other aim of this sort. On the contrary, all forms of economic enterprise must be governed by the principles of social justice and charity.” – Pope John XXIII
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Pope Clement XI: It is useful and necessary at all times in all places…
“It is useful and necessary at all times, in all places, and for every kind of person, to study and to know the spirit, the piety, and the mysteries of Sacred Scripture.” – Pope Clement XI
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Pope Peter: In truth i see that God shows no partiality…
“In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him.” – Pope St. Peter
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Pope Clement XIII: Among the fruits of justice mercy to the poor…
“Among the fruits of justice, mercy to the poor should certainly be considered the most important.” – Pope Clement XIII
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Pope Gregory IX: How wondrously considerate of us is God’s pity…
“How wondrously considerate of us is God’s pity! How priceless a love of charity which would sacrifice a son to redeem a slave!” – Pope Gregory IX
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Pope Clement XI: Faith justifies when it operates…
“Faith justifies when it operates, but it does not operate except through love.” – Pope Clement XI
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Pope John XXIII: Christianity is the meeting point of earth and heaven…
“Christianity is the meeting point of earth and heaven.” – Pope John XXIII
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Pope Clement XIII: When we pour forth our souls in desire…
“When we pour forth our souls in desire and replenish our afflicted spirit, our light will rise in the darkness and our shadows will become like noon, for the Lord will fill our souls with his splendors.” – Pope Clement XIII
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Pope Paul VI: The mystery of the church is not a mere object of…
“The mystery of the church is not a mere object of theological knowledge; it is something to be lived.” – Pope Paul VI
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Pope Clement XI: The grace of christ is supreme grace…
“The grace of Christ is a supreme grace, without which we can never confess Christ, and with which we never deny him.” – Pope Clement XI