” “The movements and the new communities that have been set up over these years are "a providential gift of the Holy Spirit to the Church to respond effectively to the challenges of our time". It was said by Benedict XVI today as he received in audience his friends, the bishops of Movimento dei Focolari and Comunità di Sant’Egidio. "In the wealthy western world where, even if a relativistic culture exists, a widespread wish for spirituality is not missing went on the Pope , your Movements are evidence of the joy of faith and the beauty of being Christian". "In the vast depressed areas of the earth", according to Benedict XVI, the movements and the new communities "transmit the message of solidarity and get close to the poor and the weak with that human and divine love that I wanted to draw again to everyone’s attention in the Encyclical Deus caritas est". "The communion between the Bishops and the Movements concluded the Pope can effectively boost a renewed commitment of the Church in the announcement and testimony of the Gospel of hope and love, in every corner of the earth", in the awareness that "the variety and unity of the charismas and ministries are inseparable in the life of the Church". (to be continued)” “
