Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI
Pope Benedict XVIserved as pope of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. He was elected pope on 19 April 2005, was inaugurated on 24 April 2005 and resigned from the office on 28 February 2013. Benedict's election occurred in a papal conclave following the death of Pope John Paul II...
aware courage created dignity efficiency faced gave human loved man physical showing spiritual suffering worthy
His illness, which he faced with courage, made us all aware of human pain, of every physical and spiritual pain; he gave suffering dignity and value, showing that man isn't just worthy because of his efficiency and how he appears, but because of himself, because he is created and loved by God.
formed jesuits life precisely spirit-and-spirituality spiritual
Precisely for this reason, St. Ignatius wanted young Jesuits to be formed for long years in the spiritual life and in studies.
christ gives god himself kingdom presence reason
And his presence in the community, in which he himself always gives himself, is the reason for our joy. Yes, Christ is with us, the Kingdom of God is coming.
two treasure small-words
What a treasure is hidden in two small words: 'thank you!'
coming grateful great john paul pilgrim receive remember year
We will receive the pilgrim Cross, coming from Cologne, and remember with grateful hearts, a year after his death, my great predecessor, John Paul II.
justice desire requirements
To desire the common good and strive towards it is a requirement of justice and charity.
christian humble thoughtful
Help each other to live and to grow in the Christian faith so as to be valiant witnesses of the Lord. Be united, but not closed. Be humble, but not fearful. Be simple, but not naive. Be thoughtful, but not complicated. Enter into dialogue with others, but be yourselves.
catholic use mustard
I have a mustard seed; and I am not afraid to use it.
christian women heart
It is theologically and anthropologically important for woman to be at the center of Christianity. Through Mary, and the other holy women, the feminine element stands at the heart of the Christian religion.
god-is-love conversation truth-of-god
Because the truth of God is love, conversion to God is conversion to love.
father heart names
Every human being is loved by God the Father. No one need feel forgotten, for every name is written in the Lord's loving heart.
passing-away world eternity
Everything in this world will pass away. In eternity only Love will remain.
christian commitment order
Our faith is well founded; but it is necessary that this faith become part of our lives. A great effort must therefore be made in order for all Christians to transform themselves into 'witnesses,' ready and able to shoulder the commitment of testifying - always and to everyone - to the hope that animates them.
law church speech
It is deplorable that homosexual persons have been and are the object of violent malice in speech or in action. Such treatment deserves condemnation from the church's pastors wherever it occurs. ... The intrinsic dignity of each person must always be respected in work, in action and in law.