From time to time there are certain teachings, words, or writings of an individual that have a profound effect on our lives, as if that person had the power to touch us deep within and transform us for the better. The men and women who have had that effect on my life have all shared something in common - holiness - a fact which indicates more is present in these individuals than meets the eye. Through their simple words or gestures God is somehow mysteriously communicated and perceived. The result is penetrating and remains planted in the depths of the soul and memory. Pope Benedict is one of those figures in my own life. I have learned much about what it means to be a disciple of Christ through his personal witness of love for Jesus, and through his many writings...
Many people see our Holy Father through the lens of where he comes from, or the position he held in the Holy See before being elected pope. Many viewed Christ through the same lens in His own day (Mt 13:55-57).
I thought it might be helpful for others if I share every now and again some of the insights or words of Pope Benedict that remain within me and often come back to my mind. There are other people who come to mind as well, and certain passages of the Word of God too. So I thought I would create a new and rather random "strand" in this blog labeled, "The Treasure Chest." Here I will post certain reflections that I have found helpful and pertinent to discipleship. They won't follow any logical sequence or development, but they can offer much food for prayer and meditation, and can aid us as we continue to follow the exciting path which Christ invites all of His disciples to walk on.
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