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Jesus Christ
 


Do not look upon what still separates you from Jesus, and from others; look upon the infinite distance that He has abolished by taking your flesh, by mounting the Cross which men had prepared for Him, and by letting Himself be put to death so as to show you His love. In His wounds, He takes hold of you; in His wounds, He hides you. Do not refuse His Love!

 
Address, Procession
Grottto of Lourdes
France
14 September 2008

 
 
 
Jesus Christ
 


In Jesus Christ, who allowed his heart to be pierced for us, the true face of God is seen.

 
WYD Vigil
Cologne, Germany
20 August 2005

 
 
 
Jesus Christ
 


In every person there is an inherent need for God and for salvation that only God can satisfy. It is a thirst for the infinite which only the water that Jesus offers, the living water of the Spirit, can quench.

 
Homily, Pastoral Visit
SANTA MARIA LIBERATRICE
Rome
24 February 2008

 
 
 
Jesus Christ
 


Our entire existence must be directed toward meeting Jesus Christ, toward love for Him. In such an existence, love for our neighbor must take a central position; that love that, in light of the Crucifix, allows us to recognize the face of Jesus in the poor, the weak, and in those who are suffering.

 
General Audience
Paul VI Hall
Vatican City
16 January 2013

 
 
 
Jesus Christ
 


Come, let the Master call you! He is here! He is calling you! He wants to take your life and join it to His. Let yourself be embraced by Him! Gaze no longer upon your own wounds, gaze upon His.

 
Address, Procession
Grotto of Lourdes, France
14 September 2008

 
 
 
Jesus Christ
 


Jesus, true God and true man, is not simply one of the mediators between God and humankind, but is 'the mediator' of the new and eternal covenant.

 
General Audience
Paul VI Hall
Vatican City
16 January 2013

 
 
 
Jesus Christ
 


In Jesus, we see and encounter the Father. In Him we can call God by the name of 'Abba, Father'. In Him we are given salvation.

 
General Audience
Paul VI Hall
Vatican City
16 January 2013

 
 
 
Jesus Christ
 


Christ is your end, your way and also your prize.

 
Address
Handing over WYD Cross
St Peter's Square
5 April 2009

 

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