Art Quote by Pope Benedict XVI

“The language of art is a 'parabolic' language, with a special openness to the universal: the 'Way of Beauty' is a way capable of leading the mind and heart to the Lord, to elevate them to the heights of God.”

Pope Benedict XVI

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The fact that the Lord can work and act even with insufficient means consoles me, and above all I entrust myself to your prayers.

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Joy is the true gift of Christmas.

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God loves us despite our shortcomings and sins, and his love gives meaning to our lives and to the life of the world.

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