Pope Leo XIV addressed those present at today’s audience to remind them of the different ways in which God speaks to the faithful.
In his address, he recalled that God’s language is universal and that many passages of Scripture use a simple language of love.
SUMMARY OF THE WEEKLY PUBLIC CATECHESIS:
Dear brothers and sisters, in our continuing catechesis on the Dogmatic Constitution Dei
Verbum, we reflect on the divine and human authorship of Scripture. God is the principal author of Scripture and he chooses to reveal himself by using human language. Indeed, the various authors of Scripture are not passive instruments, but are divinely inspired to communicate the word of God by utilizing literary forms and creative methods that incorporate images and examples of their time.
While Scripture is a text rooted in historical truth, it also contains a limitless spiritual depth that speaks to people of all times and places, communicating above all God’s love and his desire to save us. Let us thank God for his word that nourishes our lives, illumines our paths and reminds us of the promise of eternal life.
I greet all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors taking part in today’s Audience,
particularly the groups from Ireland, Denmark, Japan, South Korea and the United States of America.
I greet in particular the students from the Junshin Junior and Senior High School and the students and faculty from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Upon all of you, and upon your families, I invoke the joy and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
God bless you!
