"His faith is the experience of being loved by Jesus Christ in a completely personal way; it is the awareness of the fact that Christ has faced death not for some anonymous person, but out of love for him - for Paul - and that, as the Risen One, he still loves him. Christ gave himself up for him. His faith comes from being transfixed by the love of Jesus Christ, a love that shakes him to his core and transforms him. His faith is not a theory, an opinion about God and the world. His faith is the impact of the love of God on his heart. And thus his faith is itself love for Jesus Christ."
--From the homily with which Benedict XVI commenced the Pauline Year in Rome at the basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Vespers, 28 June 2008.
--From the homily with which Benedict XVI commenced the Pauline Year in Rome at the basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Vespers, 28 June 2008.
Meeting Christ in the Liturgy offers a reflection for The Solemnity of the Apostles Peter and Paul
Decree of the Holy See regarding Plenary Indulgences for the Holy Year
Decree of the Holy See regarding Plenary Indulgences for the Holy Year
Art: Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls; Saint Paul by El Greco
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