"A Christian earns his ability to speak with authority from the Holy Spirit, not from a theology degree, Pope Francis said during his daily Mass . . . [on 2 September].
"Reflecting on the Gospel reading for the day, the Pope noted how those who heard Jesus were amazed by his teaching because his word 'had authority.'
"Jesus was not a 'commonplace preacher,' the Holy Father said, because his 'authority' came from a 'special anointing of the Holy Spirit.' Jesus is the 'Son of God, anointed and sent out' to 'bring salvation, to bring freedom.' Pope Francis added that there were those who were 'scandalized' by his style of preaching.
"'We, too, can ask ourselves: what is our identity as Christians?'"
A recent Catholic News Agency article reported on a recent homily by Pope Francis in which he reflected on openness to the Holy Spirit and Christian identity.
To access the complete Catholic News Agency report, please visit:
Catholic News Agency: Christian identity comes from Holy Spirit, not 'theology degrees' (2 SEP 14)
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