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Wednesday 23 November 2005
I hope that you like this idea: I've posted here today audience's text , these are the words that Papa said for english pilgrims:
? Sintesi della catechesi in lingua inglese
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Today’s canticle, found at the beginning of the Letter to the Ephesians, is a hymn of praise which has at its centre the figure of Christ in whom the work of God the Father is revealed and accomplished. In Jesus we are chosen and through him we are lavished with grace; indeed in this way the Son becomes the epiphany of the Father’s love which envelops and transforms us.
Such unconditional and limitless love reveals to us the glorious depths of the mystery of God’s will which intends to gather all creation and history into the fulness wished by him: "a plan to be carried out in Christ ... to bring all things into one" (Eph. 1:10), healing divisions and overcoming human weaknesses.
Reflecting on this depiction of the history of creation and salvation, Saint Irenaeus affirms that, since the Word of God truly becomes man, sin and death are defeated and all people are renewed in Christ. Together with Saint Irenaeus let us rejoice at the marvels of God’s loving plan for each of us!
I extend a warm welcome to the English-speaking pilgrims here today, including groups from England, Australia, the Philippines and the United States of America. May you have a memorable stay in Rome and a safe return to your homes. Upon all of you, I invoke the peace and joy of Jesus Christ our Lord!
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