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Pope Benedict XVI Quotes
«Thus, a vision of the whole gradually grew for me that was nourished by the various experiences and realizations I had encountered along my theological path. I rejoiced to be able to say something of my own, something new and yet completely within the faith of the Church. The feeling of aquiring a theological vision that was ever more clearly my own was the most wonderful experience of those years.»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
(Pope)
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«'Rock' [music]. . . is the expression of elemental passions, and at rock festivals it assumes a cultic character, a form of worship, in fact, in opposition to Christian worship. People are, so to speak, released from themselves by the experience of being part of a crowd and by the emotional shock of rhythm, noise, and special lighting effects. However, in the ecstasy of having all their defenses torn down, the participants sink, as it were, beneath the elemental force of the universe.»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
(Pope)
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«Dear brothers and sisters after the great Pope, John Paul II, the cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble worker in the Lord's vineyard. The fact that the Lord can work and act even with insufficient means consoles me, and above all I entrust myself to your prayers. In the joy of the resurrected Lord, we go on with his help. He is going to help us and Mary will be on our side. Thank you»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
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«Grant that we may be one flock and one shepherd. Do not allow your net to be torn, help us to be servants of unity.»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
(Pope)
«All the Saints of God are there to protect me, to sustain me and to carry me. And your prayers, my dear friends, your indulgence, your love, your faith and your hope accompany me.»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
(Pope)
«Like a wave gathering force, my thoughts go out to all men and women of today, to believers and non-believers alike.»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
(Pope)
«A united humanity will be able to confront the many troubling problems of the present time: from the menace of terrorism to the humiliating poverty in which millions of human beings live, from the proliferation of weapons to the pandemics and the environmental destruction which threatens the future of our planet.»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
(Pope)
«Deeply saddened by the news of the terrorist attacks in central London, the Holy Father offers his fervent prayers for the victims and for all those who mourn.»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
(Pope)
«do one's daily work in the spirit of Christ.»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
(Pope)
«We were looking for a 'good shepherd,' and instead we got a German shepherd.»
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
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