Benedict XVI's Address to Papal Foundation

5/6/2006 - 7:00 AM PST

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"I Encourage You to Continue in Your Generous Commitment"

VATICAN CITY, MAY 6, 2006 (Zenit) - Here is the address Benedict XVI delivered today to members of the Papal Foundation, whom he received in audience.

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Dear Friends in Christ,

In this joyful season as we offer thanks and praise to God for Christ's victory over sin and death, I am pleased to greet you, the members of the Papal Foundation, on your annual pilgrimage to Rome. "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ" (Philippians 1:2).

Our Easter faith gives us hope that the risen Lord will truly transform the world. In his resurrection we recognize the fulfilment of God's promise to the exiled people of Israel: "I will open your graves and raise you from your graves, O my people; and I will bring you home into the land of Israel" (Ezekiel 37:12). Truly, the risen Christ gives renewed hope and strength to many in our world today who suffer injustice or deprivation and who long to be able to live with the freedom and dignity of the children of God.

Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit to enkindle the hearts of believers, moving them to love their brothers and sisters as Christ loved them, and to witness through their charitable activity to the Father's love for all humanity (cf. "Deus Caritas Est," 19).

The fruit of that gift of the Spirit can be clearly seen in the assistance that the Papal Foundation gives in Christ's name to developing countries, in the form of aid projects, grants and scholarships. I am most grateful for your support and for the help you give me in carrying out my mission to care for Christ's flock in every corner of the world.

I assure you that your love of the Church and your dedication to the practice of Christian charity is deeply appreciated. As we prepare to celebrate the great outpouring of the Spirit at Pentecost, I encourage you to continue in your generous commitment, so that the flame of divine love may continue burning brightly in the hearts of believers everywhere. Commending you to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, mother of the Church, I cordially impart my apostolic blessing.

[Original text: English]

� Copyright 2006 -- Libreria Editrice Vaticana [adapted]

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