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Pope Benedict XVI on God IS Love - Catholic (Romans 8:38-39)

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"God IS love—and nothing can separate us from this divine love revealed in Christ. The love from which nothing separates is not sentiment but the very being of God. United to Christ through baptism, sealed in confirmation, fed in Eucharist—we abide in unbreakable love." — Pope Benedict XVI. Catholic: sacramental union.

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Scripture References

Romans 8:38-391 John 4:8

Emotional Tone

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Audience

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