We're here for you. By receiving the Eucharist, we enter into the very dynamic of his self-giving. "5 1) Christian love as passion and gift. St. Paul also confirms this union by the following passage “because there is one bread, we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the one bread” (1Cor 10:17). In order to attain our goal, that is eternity, infinity we should not submit ourselves to instinct.
Christian faith always considers man a unity in duality, a reality in which spirit and matter are brought to a new nobility. Every activity of the Church is an expression of love. That is why man and woman they become together as one flesh. The Church cannot neglect the service of charity more than she can neglect the sacraments and the word. The Old Testament opposed this form of religion which represents a powerful temptation against monotheistic faith, but it never rejected eros in any way. Sacred Heart Seminary திரு இருதய குருமடம், Holy Triduum - பெரிய வியாழன், புனித வெள்ளி, பாஸ்கா திருவிழிப்பு, நள்ளிரவு மன்னிப்பு மற்றும் நன்றி வழிபாடு - டிசம்பர் 31, 2010, நள்ளிரவு/காலை திருப்பலி - புத்தாண்டு 2011, பொதுக்காலம் 4 ஆம் ஞாயிறு (இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு) 29-01-2012. These should be fulfilled not as an obligation alone but with heartfelt concern, one should fulfil. Summary "God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him" (I Jn 4:16). Pretty! Today’s situation is portrayed very well where the body is so much exalted which is also deceptive. Change the World with Everyday Faith, Director's Manual, Gathered Sessions and Retreat, The Old Testament, the Trinity, and the Mission of Christ, The New Testament, the Church, and the Sacraments, The Prophets, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit, Summary of God Is Love (Deus Caritas Est). Read our COVID-19 Action Plan. Christian life is highlighted by Pope telling that it is an encounter with an event, which gives life a new horizon and a decisive direction. The author strongly tells us that eros and agape – ascending love and descending love can never be completely separated.

But the very act of charity which is rooted in Christ must draw them closer to Christ. Introduction: Pope Benedict XVI clearly brings out the destiny of Christian life in this encyclical “Deus Caritas Est”.The need of the hour has been realised by the Pope’s effort. This will strengthen us and enable us to serve others by giving up self seeking desires and attitudes. DEUS CARITAS EST OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF BENEDICT XVI TO THE BISHOPS PRIESTS AND DEACONS MEN AND WOMEN RELIGIOUS AND ALL THE LAY FAITHFUL ON CHRISTIAN LOVE .
In Jesus Christ we see the incarnate love of God and how it has been expressed through the whole humanity. This has been a really wonderful article. Pope explains clearly the charity that is practiced from many levels such as diocesan level, parish, and the particular churches to the universal Church. L'Osservatore Romano. (Acts 2:44-45). The image of God was held as the one who created this universe which has its source in God. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Given below is a summary of Benedict XVI's first Encyclical, entitled "Deus caritas est" (God is love). A new image of God is presented by the world of Bible. We are expected to imitate the apostles in the early Church to do the good things for all as a greatest responsibility. The Eucharist enables us to act like Jesus in sharing the love with others by giving self-seeking attitudes. Read our COVID-19 Action Plan: reflecting the Shelter in Place Orders by the State of Minnesota.