“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not with him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the pride of life, is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world passes away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.” 1 John 2: 15, 16
St. Pope John Paul II A question therefore is directed to each one of you personally: Are you capable of giving yourself, your time, your energies, your talents, for the good of others? Are you capable of love? If you are, the Church and society can expect great things from each of you. (Manila, January 14, 1995)