Dancing is not a form of expression for the Christian liturgy. Pope Benedict XVI More Quotes by Pope Benedict XVI More Quotes From Pope Benedict XVI To me, its seems necessary to rediscover - and the energy to do so exists - that even the political and economic spheres need moral responsibility, a responsibility that is born in man's heart and, in the end, has to do with the presence or absence of God. Pope Benedict XVI responsibilityheartmen In Jesus Christ, God took on a human face and became our friend and brother. Pope Benedict XVI brotherfacesjesus Let us seek in particular to communicate the deepest joy, that of knowing God in Christ. Pope Benedict XVI knowingjoychrist Before it's too late, we need to make courageous choices that will recreate a strong alliance between man and Earth. We need a decisive 'yes' to care for creation and a strong commitment to reverse those trends that risk making the situation of decay irreversible. Pope Benedict XVI choicesstrongcommitment The promotion of human rights remains the most effective strategy for eliminating inequalities between countries and social groups, and for increasing security. Pope Benedict XVI groupsrightscountry A theologian who does not love art, poetry, music and nature can be dangerous. Blindness and deafness toward the beautiful are not incidental; they necessarily are reflected in his theology. Pope Benedict XVI doebeautifulart [Non-Catholic Christians are] in a gravely deficient situation in comparison with those who, in the [Roman Catholic] church, have the fullness of the means of salvation. Pope Benedict XVI scarychristianmean The more ardent the love for the Eucharist in the hearts of the Christian people, the more clearly will they recognize the goal of all mission: to bring Christ to others. Not just a theory or a way of life inspired by Christ, but the gift of his very person. Anyone who has not shared the truth of love with his brothers and sisters has not yet given enough. Pope Benedict XVI brotherchristianheart The Church is not a political power, nor a political party, but rather a moral reality, a moral force. Pope Benedict XVI politicalpartychurch In an ever more open world, Pope Benedict XVI buildingchoicesworld May we be enlightened by a ray of the light that comes from Bethlehem, the light of He who is 'The Greatest' and made himself small. Pope Benedict XVI rayslightmay Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion and euthanasia. There may be legitimate diversity of opinion even among Catholics about waging war and applying the death penalty, but not... with regard to abortion and euthanasia. Pope Benedict XVI diversityissueswar I am consoled by the fact that the Lord knows how to work and how to act, even with insufficient tools. Pope Benedict XVI toolsinspirationfacts The Church does not invent sins but recognizes the will of God and has to declare it. Of course, the great thing.. is that upon the Church, which has to declare the will of God in its full magnitude, in its unconditional rigor, so that man should know his true measure, is bestowed as a gift, at the same time, the task of forgiving. Pope Benedict XVI forgivingchurchmen We, however, have a different goal: the Son of God, the true man. He is the measure of true humanism. An "adult" faith is not a faith that follows the trends of fashion and the latest novelty; a mature, adult faith is deeply rooted in friendship with Christ. It is this friendship that opens us up to all that is good and gives us a criterion by which to distinguish the true from the false, and deceit from truth. Pope Benedict XVI fashionmenson Respecting the environment does not mean considering material or animal nature more important than man. Rather, it means not selfishly considering nature to be at the complete disposal of our own interests, for future generations also have the right to reap its benefits and to exhibit towards nature the same responsible freedom that we claim for ourselves. Nor must we overlook the poor, who are excluded in many cases from the goods of creation destined for all. Pope Benedict XVI animalmenmean The glory of God is the living man, but the life of man is the vision of God', says St. Irenaeus, getting to the heart of what happens when man meets God on the mountain in the wilderness. Ultimately, it is the very life of man, man himself as living righteously, that is the true worship of God, but life only becomes real life when it receives its form from looking toward God. Pope Benedict XVI realheartmen Without the Eucharist, the Church simply does not exist. Pope Benedict XVI eucharistchurchdoe The goods of creation belong to humanity as a whole. Yet the current pace of environmental exploitation is seriously endangering the supply of certain natural resources not only for the present generation, but above all for generations to come. Pope Benedict XVI environmentalgenerationshumanity The "name" of the Most Holy Trinity is in a certain way impressed upon everything that exists, because everything that exists, down to the least particle, is a being in relation, and thus God-relation shines forth, ultimately creative Love shines forth. All comes from love, tends toward love, and is moved by love, naturally, according to different grades of consciousness and freedom... The strongest proof that we are made in the image of the Trinity is this: only love makes us happy, because we live in relation, and we live to love and be loved. Pope Benedict XVI inspirationfaithnames
