Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Pope says: "Communion with God must be followed by communion with others"

Biblical religion is not abstract, says Pope, 'Communion with God must be followed by communion with others'

Vatican City, Oct. 12, 2005 (CNA) - During his general audience this afternoon at the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI continued his weekly catechesis on the Psalms saying that the holy city of Jerusalem symbolized for ancient Israel, the ideas of security, stability, and God's presence among the people. For Christians today, he said, the Holy City of the Church is supported fully on the foundation of our Redeemer--Jesus Christ.

Speaking to some 50,000 listeners, the Pope spoke on Psalm 121, which tells of "the joy of reaching Jerusalem, the holy city upon which we wish peace."

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