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Hope
 


Without God man neither knows which way to go, nor even understands who he is. In the face of the enormous problems…which almost make us yield to discouragement, we find solace in the sayings of our Lord Jesus Christ, who teaches us: 'Apart from me you can do nothing', and then encourages us: 'I am with you always, to the close of the age'.

 
Encyclical Letter
On Integral Human Development
In Charity and Truth
'Caritas in Veritate'

 
 
 
Hope
 


Hope that is addressed to God is never hope for oneself alone, it is always also hope for others; it does not isolate us but renders us supportive in goodness and encourages us to educate one another in truth and in love.

 
Letter on Educating Young People
Diocese of Rome
21 Jan 2008

 
 
 
Hope
 


The Gospel is not merely a communication of things that can be known, it is one that makes things happen and is life changing. The dark door of time, of the future, has been thrown open. The one who has hope lives differently; the one who has hope has been granted the gift of a new life.

 
Encyclical Letter
'Spe Salvi'

 
 
 
Hope
 


Rather than turning in on ourselves, we must continue to be beacons of hope, strength and support for others, most especially those who have no one to watch over or assist them.

 
Address
Papal Foundation
Vatican
2 May 2009

 
 
 
Hope
 


Only when hope comes from God, is it trustworthy and secure.

 
Address
Delegations from Macedonia and Bulgaria
Feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius
26 May 2008

 
 
 
Hope
 


Man needs to be liberated from material oppressions…but more profoundly, he must be saved from the evils that afflict the spirit. And who can save him if not God, Who is Love and has revealed His face as the Almighty and Merciful Father in Jesus Christ? Our firm hope is therefore Christ.

 
Homily
The Esplanade
Brno, Czech Republic
27 September 2009

 
 
 
Hope
 


God alone is the hope that withstands every disappointment; his love alone cannot be destroyed by death; his justice and mercy alone can heal injustices and recompense the suffering experienced.

 

Letter on Educating Young People
Diocese of Rome
21 Jan 2008

Diocese of Rome
21 Jan 2008

 
 
 
Hope
 


The Gospel is not merely a communication of things that can be known, it is one that makes things happen and is life changing. The dark door of time, of the future, has been thrown open. The one who has hope lives differently; the one who has hope has been granted the gift of a new life.

 
Spe Salvi
Encyclical Letter on Christian Hope

 

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