Pope John Enter Quotations

We ardently desire their return to the house of the common Father they will not enter a strange house but their own.

As I enter a new chapter in my twilight years, I can say with gratitude that I have given my very best to God and country,

Nevertheless, in order to imbue civilization with sound principles and enliven it with the spirit of the gospel, it is not enough to be illumined with the gift of faith and enkindled with the desire of forwarding a good cause. For this end it is necessary to take an active part in the various organizations and influence them from within. And since our present age is one of outstanding scientific and technical progress and excellence, one will not be able to enter these organizations and work effectively from within unless he is scientifically competent, technically capable and skilled in the practice of his own profession.