Jorge Luis Lona

Jorge Luis Lona (23 November 1935 – 19 August 2022) was an Argentine prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the bishop of the Diocese of San Luis.

Quotes

• Man's destiny is to become like God, according to the model of Christ. It's not to say that nothing happened. It's saying that something bad has happened and that our forgiveness is an invocation of the Almighty to receive the miraculous forgiveness that wipes away guilt and brings new life.
  • Argentine bishop recalls importance of forgiveness (15 September 2005) Catholic News Agency

• The rejection of God is not only conveyed by our evil actions, but also by sins of omission, which always suppress the good works we were called to do. What counts are the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. It's not only giving; it’s giving of ourselves. Giving for the good of the body and soul of one who is in need.
  • Argentinean bishop says sins of omission are also sign of rejection of God (22 November 2005) Catholic News Agency