Children Quote by Pope John XXIII
““We deem it opportune to remind our children of their duty to take an active part in public life and to contribute toward the attainment of the common good of the entire human family as well as to that of their own political community. They should endeavor, therefore, in the light of their Christian faith and led by love, to insure that the various institutions—whether economic, social, cultural or political in purpose—should be such as not to create obstacles, but rather to facilitate or render less arduous man’s perfecting of himself in both the natural order and the supernatural… Every believer in this world of ours must be a spark of light, a center of love, a vivifying leaven amidst his fellow men. And he will be this all the more perfectly, the more closely he lives in communion with God in the intimacy of his own soul””
About This Quote
Source Encyclical: Pacem in Terris, 1963
Encourages individuals, guided by Christian love, to actively contribute to society and remove obstacles to personal and communal growth.
In simple terms: Actively help society guided by love.
Key Takeaway
Live love‑driven service.
Themes
faith
service
community
personal growth
social responsibility
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
reflective
Type
moral
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- political participation
- community organizing
- faith‑based initiatives
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
common good
spiritual development
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you serve your community today?
- What obstacles can you help remove?
A Different Perspective
May overlook secular perspectives or non‑Christian contexts.
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