Pontiff: Presence of Christ Needed
Encourages Devotion to Sacred HeartVATICAN CITY, JUNE 1, 2008 (Zenit.org).- Even though the presence of Christ is only perceptible through faith, it's a deeper and more trustworthy presence that everyone needs, says Benedict XVI.
The Pope said this today before praying the Angelus with the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square, encouraging the faithful to renew their devotion to the Sacred Heart of Christ this month.
He recalled that June is traditionally dedicated to the devotion of the heart of Christ, which he said is "a symbol of the Christian faith that is dear to the faithful, to the mystics and to theologians because it expresses in a simple and authentic way the 'glad tidings' of love, summarizing the mystery of the Incarnation and the Redemption in itself."
The Holy Father explained that the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, celebrated Friday, along with the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and Corpus Christi, "brings to mind a movement toward the center: A movement of the Spirit that is guided by God himself."
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posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 7:10 PM
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