(Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI prayed the Angelus with pilgrims and tourists
gathered in the courtyard of the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo, where the Holy
Father is spending the Summer months. Listen to our report:
In remarks
ahead of the prayer, the Pope discussed God’s Law, which was a main focus of the Sunday
readings. "God’s Law," said Pope Benedict, "is His Word, which guides man on the path
of life, releases him from the slavery of selfishness and introduces him to the ‘land’
of true freedom and life." The Holy Father went on to say, "For this reason, in the
Bible the Law is not seen as a burden, an overwhelming limitation, but as the Lord’s
most precious gift, the testimony of His fatherly love, of His desire to be close
to His people, to be their ally and write with His people a love story."
After
the Angelus, Pope Benedict greeted pilgrims in many languages, including English:
I
greet all the English-speaking pilgrims and visitors present for this Angelus.
The Gospel of today’s liturgy spurs all of us to a greater harmony between the faith
we treasure in our hearts and our outward behaviour. By God’s grace, may we be purified
inside and out, so as to live integrally our commitment to Christ and to his message.
God bless all of you!