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St. Gregory Nazianzen's Teachings"You Have the Task to Find the True Light" VATICAN CITY, AUG. 22, 2007 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the address Benedict XVI delivered today at the general audience in Paul VI Hall. The reflection focused on St. Gregory Nazianzen, a fourth-century bishop. Dear Brothers and Sisters: During the last reflection on the great Fathers and Doctors of the Church of this catechesis, I spoke about St. Gregory Nazianzen, bishop of the fourth century, and today I would like to continue with the portrait of this great teacher. Today we will summarize some of his teachings....

ST GREGORY NAZIANZUS IS THE DOCTOR OF THEOLOGIANS. HIS PROFOUND WORDS ARE: GOD ACCEPTS OUR DESIRES AS THOUGH THEY WERE A GREAT VALUE. GOD LONGS ARDENTLY FOR US TO DESIRE AND LOVE THE SUPREME BEING WHO IS ALWAYS OUR FATHER, BROTHER AND LOVER. GREGORY'S MESSAGE IS FOR EVERYONE, ESPECIALLY FOR JUSTICES IN ALL COURTS OF LAW: SOCIAL, CIVIL, CRIMINAL, CORPORATE OR CANON. HE WROTE ABOUT GOD'S JUSTICE AND EXPLAINED IT. NO ONE CAN ADEQUATELY EXPLAIN GOD OR DIVINE ATTRIBUTES WITHOUT EXPRESSING AND DISCOVERING JUSTICE. LIKE MANY OTHER DOCTORS, GREGORY SUFFERED SLANDER, INSULTS AND EVEN PERSONAL VIOLENCE. HE IS FAMOUS...