Category Archives: Papa Luciani (Pope John Paul I)

God as Father, and Mother?!

His Holiness, Pope John Paul I had this to say on September 10, 1978 in his Angelus address to the people: “We are the objects of undying love on the part of God. We know: he has always his eyes … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“Let all here, great and small, be assured of our readiness to serve them according to the Spirit of the Lord.” — Pope John Paul I, 3 Sept 78. This quote is taken from Papa Luciani’s homily at his installation.  I was there, … Continue reading

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Papa Luciani on Humility

Pope John Paul I once said, “To be good, however, it is necessary to be in place before God, before our neighbor and before ourselves. Before God, the right position is that of Abraham, who said: ‘I am only dust … Continue reading

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More Prayers than Battles

Here are some words from Pope John Paul I, taken from his Angelus address on September 3, 1978.  “Up there in Veneto I heard it said: every good thief has his devotion. The Pope has a number of devotions; among … Continue reading

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Papa Luciani, the Poor and Rome

Pope John Paul I took possession of the Chair of the Bishop of Rome on September 23, 1978.  In his homily he spoke of the poor, his mother, his parish priest and the Christian community. Here is an excerpt of … Continue reading

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