“Look to Christ” by "going towards Mary who shows us Jesus" says Benedict recalling Austria
Pope Benedict XVI greeting the faithful during the general audience
Wednesday General Audience
Vatican City, Sep 12, 2007 / 09:00 am (CNA).- More than 12,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s square to hear Pope Benedict XVI deliver the Wednesday audience. The Holy Father recalled his recent pastoral visit to Austria to commemorate the 850th anniversary of the shrine of Mariazell, a visit, he said, "that was above all a pilgrimage on the theme of 'looking to Christ,' that is, of going towards Mary who shows us Jesus."
The Pontiff said that he wanted “to pause and reflect on my pastoral visit, which I have had the joy of completing in these past days in Austria.” The Holy Father noted his closeness with the country both because it borders his native Germany, and because of many points of contact he has had with it.
The main purpose of the visit was a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Mariazell, on its 850th anniversary. The venerable statue of Our Lady pointing to her infant Son inspired the theme of the visit (to look to Christ).
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 4:04 PM
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