VATICAN CITY, MAY 22, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says that the members of the Church on earth are aptly described as "ecclesia militans," the Church militant, since it is "necessary to enter into battle with evil."
The Pope said this Monday when he had a meeting with the College of
Cardinals. The lunch-meeting was an expression of appreciation for congratulations
received last month for the Pope's 85th birthday (April 16) and seventh
anniversary of election to the See of Peter (April 19).
The Holy Father then reflected on the battle against evil, saying
that though the term "ecclesia militans" is "somewhat out
of fashion," it is true, "it bears truth in itself."
"We see how evil wishes to dominate the world and that it is
necessary to enter into battle with evil," he explained. Evil is seen in
many forms of violence, the Pontiff reflected, but also "masked with
goodness and precisely this way destroying the moral foundations of
society."
Benedict XVI said that in this struggle against evil in which we
find ourselves, "it is very important to have friends." He then spoke
of the College of Cardinals as his friends, with whom he "feel[s] at
home."
The Pope concluded with a word of confidence and hope: though in
battle, he reflected, "we are in the Lord’s squad, hence in the victorious
squad."
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