God's Judgment Is Hope for Believer, Says the Holy Father

John Paul II says that for a believer, God's judgment should be a reason for hope, not fear.

"He is, indeed, judge, but he is also Savior; he condemns evil but recompenses faithfulness; he is justice but above all love," the Pope said during today's general audience.

"To his victory is associated the testimony of the martyrdom of Christians. There is a profound participation in the redeeming work of the Lamb on the part of the faithful who have not hesitated -- love for life did not deter them from death," the Holy Father said.

We are called upon to be martyrs, witnesses, for Jesus. We are called upon to be holy and, by our example, to lead others to Christ.

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