Pope: God is present in every moment of life. The figure of Rupert of Deutz guided the reflection of Benedict XVI in the catechesis of today's general audience. The twelfth century Benedictine monk …More
Pope: God is present in every moment of life.
The figure of Rupert of Deutz guided the reflection of Benedict XVI in the catechesis of today's general audience. The twelfth century Benedictine monk was a theologian of great depth, and was distinguished by "his firm moral convictions and the strong attachment to the See of Peter." Rupert, who was appointed abbot of Deutz in 1120, participated in the major theological debates of his time. First, recalled the Pope, he strenuously defended the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, as "a mystery to be adored and loved." And later, Rupert insisted on the absolute goodness of God, explaining that the origins of evil are to be found in man himself and the misuse of freedom. Finally, among his writin ...
The figure of Rupert of Deutz guided the reflection of Benedict XVI in the catechesis of today's general audience. The twelfth century Benedictine monk was a theologian of great depth, and was distinguished by "his firm moral convictions and the strong attachment to the See of Peter." Rupert, who was appointed abbot of Deutz in 1120, participated in the major theological debates of his time. First, recalled the Pope, he strenuously defended the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, as "a mystery to be adored and loved." And later, Rupert insisted on the absolute goodness of God, explaining that the origins of evil are to be found in man himself and the misuse of freedom. Finally, among his writin ...