Once elected, the Pope is by virtue of the promise of Jesus to Peter, the Pope is preserved from the possibility of error. God would change any spend thrift politician into a responsible Pope.
I see God as my heavenly father, like my earthly father, as loving and kind. Yes, he disciplined me, he helped me make good decisions, but I knew my dad was always there for me. If I made a mistake, I wouldn't run from my dad, I'd go to him.
The Word of God is a lamp by night, a light by day, and a delight at all times.
Jesus heals your PAST, is your very PRESENT help and takes care of your FUTURE.
The Church doesn't censor. It tries to guide its faithful through catechism.
The Catholic Church [with Pope John Paul II] has lost its shepherd. The world has lost a champion of human freedom.
At times some may think that no one cares--but someone always cares! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle alone, but stands ever ready to help.
It's been a crazy whirlwind, but I'm so blown away by God's hand on my life.
Where God gives vision He always provides provision
Every mountain that every Christian ever faces, the Lord levels with sufficient grace.
I trust in you, Lord, but keep helping me in my moments of distrust and doubt.
No detail of your life is too insignificant for your heavenly Father's attention.
From the tiny birds of the air and from the fragile lilies of the field, we learn the same truth, which is so important for those who desire to live a life of simple faith: God takes care of His own. He knows our needs. He anticipates our crises. He is moved by our weaknesses. He stands ready to come to our rescue. And at just the right moment, He steps in and proves Himself as our faithful heavenly Father.
Dear young people, do not be afraid of making decisive choices in life. Have faith; the Lord will not abandon you!
The simple power of prayer can save us all kinds of time and trouble if we will ask God to give us wisdom and discernment in our relationships.
God truly had a better plan for me than I had imagined. You never know what life has in store.
Yes, pain, disappointment, frustration, and anguish can be temporary scenes played out on the stage of life. Behind them can be a background of peace and the positive assurance that a loving Father will keep His promises.
Sometimes God will deliver you from the fire, and other times God will make you fireproof.
Isaiah taught me that the Lord is very persistent with his people.
God helps everyone with what is his own.
From an Islamic point of view, women are as responsible as men to help people finding their way to God (S.W.T), and to guide society in the right path with all the power they have.
Hymns are companions for life travelers.
I reckon some parsons have a right to tell yu' to be good. The bishop of this hyeh Territory has a right. But I'll tell yu' this: a middlin' doctor is a pore thing, and a middlin' lawyer is a pore thing; but keep me from a middlin' man of God.
A defining reality for me is what Scripture teaches in Hebrews 12, that God is our father, and that a sign that he loves us is that he disciplines us, he takes us through hardship to build character in us that could not be shaped apart from difficulty.
The Spirit hasn't deserted the church today.
