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Pope Benedict's next encyclical arrives before Christmas, reports Italian press
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.- The Italian newspaper La Repubblica revealed today that Pope Benedict XVI has finalized his second encyclical on the subject of Christian hope, and that it should be published before Christmas, during Advent. Benedict’s first encyclical, “Deus Caritas est”, was signed on Christmas Day 2005 and by the following month had been published in eight languages. His second encyclical is tentatively titled "Spe Salvi” (Saved by Hope) and takes its inspiration from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans, the newspaper reported. The potential title comes from the 24th verse of the eighth chapter of St. Paul's letter, which reads: "Because we have been saved by hope." According to La Repubblica, the Holy Father wants to "reach the hearts of Christians and invite them to have hope, without being thrashed by pessimism." The document, according to the same source, is being translated into several languages and could be signed by the Holy Father on December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the anniversary of the close of Vatican II. Subscriber comments:
Published by: Theresa
Tucson, AZ 12/10/2007 03:04 PM EST
Remember the three precepts of being loving: Faith, Hope and Charity. Hope is our future; Christmas throughout the year is Charity and Faith is what we remember when we think about yesterday.
Published by: Sandy
Wichita, Ks, USA 12/01/2007 09:52 AM EST
God bless our beloved pope!! What a great gift for us all this Christmas!! Hope!
Published by: Ryan
The Philippines 11/30/2007 12:38 AM EST
Spe Salvi will be released on Nov. 30, 2007 Feast of St. Andrew, the Apostle...
Published by: sem. Noel libarra
philippines 11/18/2007 09:01 PM EST
i am exciting to read the 2nd encyclical letter of pope Benedict xvi..
Published by: Dympna Doran
Phoenix, Arizona 11/16/2007 12:10 PM EST
It is refreshing to hear that Pope Benedict has written an encyclical on HOPE. At this time, in the wake of clergy scandals,there seems to be a concentration on sin, sin, sin and confession,confession, confession and how terrible we are ----the return to the old preaching of nothing but doom and gloom and how we need constant purging. Certainly, we're sinners, but, the Lord is rich in mercy and we need to hear that too! I think the Pope is getting to what so many people need to hear. I'm grateful! The priest used to offer sacrifice for the sins of the people, now, the people are being offered in sacrifice for the sins of the priests -- having to put up with all this negative hammering!
Thank you for the opportunity to voice an opinion.
Published by: Joe Wagner
Sarasota Fl. USA 11/16/2007 10:50 AM EST
Pope Benedict XVI is doing a great job and his leadership is appreciated by all.
Joe Wagner
Published by: Elizabeth Brew
Blue Mountains/NSW/Australia 11/15/2007 08:59 PM EST
Thank you for bringing us the joyful news of a second encyclclical of the Holy Father Pope Benedict. 'Saved by Hope' is quite a different doctrine to the 'saved by faith' one of our separated brethren. I think our hopes will not be in vain that it will bring many back to the one true Faith.
Many thanks, Elizabeth Brew ADD A COMMENT (Your e-mail will NOT be published):
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