Jesus Christ does not teach us a spirituality “of closed eyes”, but one of “alertness”, one which entails an absolute duty to take notice of the needs of others and of situations involving those whom the Gospel tells us are our neighbours. The gaze of Jesus, what “his eyes” teach us, leads to human closeness, solidarity, giving time, sharing our gifts and even our material goods. ✨ Pope Benedict XVI's Address at the Meeting With Volunteer Associations in Wiener Konzerthaus, Vienna, w2.vatican.va. September 9, 2007.
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