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“I believe that the most necessary thing to do on the feast of Corpus Christi is not to explain some aspect of the Eucharist, but to revive wonder and marvel before the mystery.”

Quote by Raniero Cantalamessa

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Raniero Cantalamessa
Raniero Cantalamessa

Raniero Cantalamessa is an Italian-born Catholic priest known for his contributions to spiritual theology. Born on July 22, 1934, he has served as the personal preacher to the Pope since 1979. Father Cantalamessa has extensive experience in theological education and spiritual guidance, and his writings have been widely translated and disseminated. more

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