Pope challenges pilgrims to use Holy Trinity as model in relationships
Vatican City, Nov 25, 2009 / 10:27 am (CNA).- Continuing the theme of Christian culture in the Middle Ages in his weekly catecheses, Pope Benedict chose Hugh and Richard of Saint Victor's Monastery in Paris as the subjects of today's address at his general audience. These 12th century theologians "remind us that theology is grounded in the contemplation born of faith and the pursuit of understanding, and brings with it the immense joy of experiencing the eternal love of the Blessed Trinity."
Hugh of Saint Victor is known for his treatise, “On the Sacraments of the Christian Faith,” which was an influential document in defining the nature of a sacrament. He reached considerable status in his time, to the point of being called "a second St. Augustine." Hugh was known for inculcating the desire in his disciples to constantly seek the truth.
In his famous treatise, he emphasized the institution of sacraments by Christ and the communication of grace through the sacraments. Also proposed in the document was the value of sacraments as outward signs.
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See also:
From Asia News, "Pope: history is not the result of chance, God is present and works within it"
From Catholic World News, "12th-century monks taught Scripture as source of contemplation, Pope notes"
posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 4:42 PM
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