Benedict XVI's Message for Lent 2006

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Date: 2006-01-31

Benedict XVI’s Message for Lent 2006

"Jesus, at the Sight of the Crowds, Was Moved With Pity"

VATICAN CITY, JAN. 31, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Here is Benedict XVI’s message for Lent 2006, published today by the Holy See.
“Jesus, at the sight of the crowds, was moved with pity” (Matthew 9:36)

Dear Brothers and Sisters!

Lent is a privileged time of interior pilgrimage towards Him Who is the fount of mercy. It is a pilgrimage in which He Himself accompanies us through the desert of our poverty, sustaining us on our way towards the intense joy of Easter. Even in the “valley of darkness” of which the Psalmist speaks (Psalm 23:4), while the tempter prompts us to despair or to place a vain hope in the work of our own hands, God is there to guard us and sustain us. Yes, even today the Lord hears the cry of the multitudes longing for joy, peace, and love. As in every age, they feel abandoned. Yet, even in the desolation of misery, loneliness, violence and hunger that indiscriminately afflict children, adults, and the elderly, God does not allow darkness to prevail. In fact, in the words of my beloved Predecessor, Pope John Paul II, there is a “divine limit imposed upon evil,” namely, mercy (“Memory and Identity,” pp. 19ff.). It is with these thoughts in mind that I have chosen as my theme for this Message the Gospel text: “Jesus, at the sight of the crowds, was moved with pity” (Matthew 9:36).
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Jenlyn:
Thank you. This was timely.
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Yes, this letter from the Pope is timely. Lent will be here soon…Ash Wednesday is the first Wednesday in March.
 
I though Ash Wednesday was four weeks from today–on March 1st.
 
Tantum ergo:
I though Ash Wednesday was four weeks from today–on March 1st.
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Oops! :o I meant to say first Wednesday in March…that is March 1st.
 
I’ve changed my signature to match the message. 🙂
Can I change my heart and mind to imitate the message?
 
In the face of the terrible challenge of poverty afflicting so much of the world’s population, indifference and self-centered isolation stand in stark contrast to the “gaze” of Christ. Fasting and almsgiving, which, together with prayer, the Church proposes in a special way during the Lenten Season, are suitable means for us to become conformed to this “gaze.”
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Pope Benedict’s message has inspired me to locate a new and different Catholic charity to donate to each week of lent. Many charitable foundations have websites and a donation page online. Long gone are the days when we were limited to what our parish priest wanted us to donate to. Regular parish collections are important. Donating online just adds a new dimension to giving. It will be learning experience as I look around.
 
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Date: 2006-01-31

Benedict XVI’s Message for Lent 2006

"Jesus, at the Sight of the Crowds, Was Moved With Pity"

VATICAN CITY, JAN. 31, 2006 (Zenit.org).- Here is Benedict XVI’s message for Lent 2006, published today by the Holy See.
“Jesus, at the sight of the crowds, was moved with pity” (Matthew 9:36)

Dear Brothers and Sisters!

Lent is a privileged time of interior pilgrimage towards Him Who is the fount of mercy. It is a pilgrimage in which He Himself accompanies us through the desert of our poverty, sustaining us on our way towards the intense joy of Easter. Even in the “valley of darkness” of which the Psalmist speaks (Psalm 23:4), while the tempter prompts us to despair or to place a vain hope in the work of our own hands, God is there to guard us and sustain us. Yes, even today the Lord hears the cry of the multitudes longing for joy, peace, and love. As in every age, they feel abandoned. Yet, even in the desolation of misery, loneliness, violence and hunger that indiscriminately afflict children, adults, and the elderly, God does not allow darkness to prevail. In fact, in the words of my beloved Predecessor, Pope John Paul II, there is a “divine limit imposed upon evil,” namely, mercy (“Memory and Identity,” pp. 19ff.). It is with these thoughts in mind that I have chosen as my theme for this Message the Gospel text: “Jesus, at the sight of the crowds, was moved with pity” (Matthew 9:36).
Read the rest here…
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That is a lovely article 🙂 I love pope Benedict! 🙂
 
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