Every linguistic sign is located on two axes: the axis of simultaneity and that of succession.
Everyone agrees the celibacy rule is just a Church law dating from the 11th century, not a divine command.
All historical experience demonstrates the following: Our earth cannot be changed unless in the not too distant future an alteration in the consciousness of individuals is achieved.
God's love does not protect us from suffering. God's love protects us in the midst of suffering.
There will be no peace among the nations without peace among the religions. There will be no peace among the religions without dialogue among the religions.
In the last resort, a love of God without love of humanity is no love at all.
If you cannot see that divinity includes male and female characteristics and at the same time transcends them, you have bad consequences. Rome and Cardinal O'Connor base the exclusion of women priests on the idea that God is the Father and Jesus is His Son, there were only male disciples, etc. They are defending a patriarchal Church with a patriarchal God. We must fight the patriarchal misunderstanding of God.
When I receive letters from girls that say, 'You give me confidence,' I think, 'Wow, this is amazing. ' That's my goal: to let people know it's truly what's on the inside that counts.
I want it all. I want the Pepsi endorsement. I want the arena shows. I want Times Square!
…misfortune was much more interesting to her than good luck.
I love playing for my country, getting the support. Especially for the kids and everybody, showing my example of what I can achieve so early. And maybe they can achieve it, too, just to get that in their minds.