Everyone needs love. Everyone desires love. But not everyone understands love. In fact, love is probably the most misunderstood subject in history.
In his first encyclical, Pope Benedict XVI helps to clarify the meaning of love. He examines the nature of various kinds of love. Human love and divine love, eros, friendship, and charity. He writes beautifully and inspirationally of how man was made for love by the God who is love, the God who became one of us out of love: Jesus Christ.
In the second part of the encyclical, Benedict addresses the Church's practice of love. He examines the relationship between justice and charity, as well as the call of every Catholic to serve others in love. The Pope's "love letter" to mankind is remarkably accessible and timely.
Up Next in Most Popular
-
The Carrying of the Cross | Mysteries...
They paraded Our Lord through the Via Dolorosa as a public spectacle. Our Lord takes our sin and shame upon His shoulders and carries it up Calvary’s hill. Jesus calls us into His saving act by an invitation to take our crosses and unite them to His.
-
Mother Teresa: Seeing the Face of Jes...
-
June 14, 2024 | Daily Mass Readings
Start your day with God's Word by listening to the Catholic Mass readings. Sign up to receive these videos with reflections from Dr. Tim Gray directly to your inbox by visiting https://daily.formed.org.
Watch Dr. Tim Gray's Daily Reflections here: https://watch.formed.org/daily
Help us share th...
4 Comments