Vatican City, Jun 19, 2008 / 08:46 am
This morning at the Vatican, the Holy Father recalled the importance of devotion to the Eucharist as he received prelates from the Pakistan Catholic Bishops' Conference, who have just completed their "ad limina" visit. “The Eucharist,” the Pope recalled, “reminds us … violence never has the last word, for Christ has conquered sin and death through His glorious resurrection.”
Benedict XVI explained the important role that the Body of Christ should have in the lives of the prelates as they lead the people of Pakistan. "The centrality of the Eucharist, both through the worthy celebration of the Lord's Supper and in silent adoration of the Sacrament, should be especially apparent in the lives of priests and bishops. This will lead the laity to follow your example and come to a deeper appreciation for the Lord's abiding presence among them," he said.