Pope to Pontifical Theological Faculty Teresianum

(May 19, 2011) “Make Jesus the centre of everything, of your time of prayer, study action and your entire life,” Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, told the community of Pontifical Theological Faculty Teresianum of Rome, that is celebrating the 75^th anniversary of its foundation. This faculty is an institution of higher education established by the Carmelites for the study of scientific theology and anthropology. Meeting them in the Vatican, the Pope praised the academic community saying it is strengthened by the wealth of a great spiritual family, namely St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, who were witnesses of contemplative life and inflamed Europe and the world. The Pope said the Church continues to recommend the practice of spiritual direction, not only to those wishing to follow the Lord closely, but to every Christian who wants to live with the responsibility his baptism renewing a new life in Christ. The Pope urged the students of the faculty hailing from different parts of the world to treasure what they learn and live a worthy life to love and serve the Church.