Disciples of Jesus must live with Him and like Him, Benedict says
Vatican City, Jul. 05, 2006 (CNA) - The Apostle John was the subject of Benedict XVI's catechesis during today's general audience, held in St. Peter's Square in the presence of 25,000 people. The Pope told the crowd that John shows us that it is not enough to simply follow and listen to Jesus in a superficial way."According to tradition, John is the 'beloved disciple' who rested his head on the Master's chest during the Last Supper; he was at the foot of the Cross together with Jesus' Mother, and was a witness ... to the presence of the Risen One." Various scholars see in him, "the prototype of the disciple of Jesus," who wishes "to make each of us a disciple living in personal friendship with Him. To do this, it is not enough to follow and listen to Him on the outside, it is necessary to live with Him and like Him. This is only possible in the context of a relationship of great familiarity, pervaded by the warmth of complete trust."
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 6:11 PM
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