Quotation by

Pope John Paul II

Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song.

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Pope John Paul II is encouraging people to avoid giving in to hopelessness because their identity is tied to the celebration of Easter, which symbolizes new life and resurrection. He emphasizes that joy and praise, expressed through the word "hallelujah," should define their attitude and outlook.

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