Comfort and prosperity have never enriched the world as much as adversity has.

Pope John Paul II was unquestionably the most influential voice for morality and peace in the world during the last 100 years.

Even if we may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen to us, we can know He is able to bring good out of evil, and triumph out of suffering.

In some Churches today and on some religious television programs, we see the attempt to make Christianity popular and pleasant. We have taken the cross away and substituted cushions.

In one bold stroke, forgiveness obliterates the past and permits us to enter the land of new beginnings.

Dogs are quick to show their affection. They never pout, they never bear a grudge. They never run away from home when mistreated. They never complain about their food. They never gripe about the way the house is kept. They are chivalrous and courageous, ready to protect their mistress at the risk of their lives. They love children, and no matter how noisy and boisterous they are, the dog loves every minute of it. In fact, a dog is still competition for a husband. Perhaps if we husbands imitated a few of our dog's virtues, life with our family might be more amiable.

I don't need a successor, only willing hands to accept the torch for a new generation.