The Beauty of God Shining on the Face of Christ
10 December 2008
The mystery of the Face of Christ is a constant motif in the writings and teachings of our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Again, at the Angelus on the Second Sunday of Advent, he spoke of the Face of Jesus and of Mary Immaculate, Pure Reflection of the beauty that shines from the Face of her Son.
Beloved, in Mary Immaculate we contemplate the reflection of the Beauty that saves the world: the beauty of God that shines on the Face of Christ. In Mary, this beauty is totally pure, humble, free of all pride and presumption. The Virgin showed herself in this way to St. Bernadette 150 years ago in Lourdes, and in this way she is venerated in so many shrines.
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Dear Father Mark,
You wrote some time ago that reproductions of the icon of the Virgin Adoring the Eucharistic Face of Christ would be available. If they are, would you be so kind as to let me know the details?
Thank you and God bless you.
Sincerely,
Maureen