Benedict XVI: It is our decision whether to follow evil or the good

It is up to us to decide to practice justice, whether to embrace love and forgiveness or murderous revenge and hatred. This was underlined Benedict XVI, in his speech to three thousand Italian faithful of the diocese of Amalfi-Cava dei Tirreni, who came to the Vatican at the conclusion of the eighth centenary celebrations of the arrival of the relics of St. Andrew. The choices we make, said the Pope, impact our personal salvation, but also the salvation of the world. Jesus calls us to work together to bring about his Kingdom of love, justice and peace. It is up to us to respond, not with words, but with deeds: by choosing the way of generosity towards our neighbor, we allow God to extend his dominion over time and space.