Pope's General Audience: The Highest Knowledge of God Flows from Love
Reuters - Wed May 2, 1:12 PM ET
Pope Benedict XVI delivers his blessing at the end of his weekly general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican May 2, 2007. (Dario Pignatelli/Reuters)
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The Highest Knowledge of God Flows from Love
Vatican Information Service via EWTN
VATICAN CITY, MAY 2, 2007 (VIS) - During his general audience this morning, the Pope returned to consider the figure of Origen, the famous third century historian. Last week the Holy Father had focussed on the life of this Father of the Church and on his literary works, this week he turned to Origen's teachings on prayer and the Church.
Origen, the Pope told the 30,000 people gathered in a rain-swept St. Peter's Square, "constantly intertwines his exegetical and theological works with experiences and suggestions concerning prayer."
For Origen "the understanding of Scripture requires, more even than study, intimacy with Christ and prayer. He is convinced that the best way to know God is love, and that there can be no true 'scientia Christi' without being enamoured of Him."
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 6:25 PM
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