Cardinal Ratzinger Quotes (4 Quotes)

the unity that is required for the church's effective redemptive service in the world.

those...who obstinately persist in manifest grave sin, are not to be admitted to Holy Communion.

In this sense, we can't calmly sit down and say, 'Well, there's no promise of large numbers success isn't one of the names of God we've done our part, and we'll see who comes and who doesn't.' This inner restlessness that comes from knowing we have a gift that is meant for humanity must always be present in the Church.

Thanks to being profoundly rooted in Christ, he was able to bear a burden which transcends merely human abilities.