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Pope Benedict XVI on Gift of Eternal Life - Catholic (Romans 6:23)

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"The gift of God is eternal life—not merely endless existence but participation in divine life. Through baptism we die to sin's wages; through Eucharist we receive life's gift. The sacraments mediate the gift; the Church is its steward. Life abundant begins now." — Pope Benedict XVI. Catholic: sacramental gift.

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