Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Rome

Priority for the third millennium

January 9, 2002

Tags: Evangelization

Duc in altum! Launch out into deep water! The spirit to which Josemaria Escriva has given witness is a firm reference point from which to set out effectively on the paths of the third millennium. Josemaria Escriva’s life and works offer us guidance in not losing sight of the first and fundamental ‘pastoral priority’ the Pope has pointed out for the Church: holiness.

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