Splendor of Truth (Veritatis Splendor) 1993
Venerable Brothers in the Episcopate, Health and the Apostolic Blessing!
THE SPLENDOUR OF TRUTH shines forth in all the works of the Creator and, in a special way, in man, created in the image and likeness of God (cf. Gen 1:26). Truth enlightens man's intelligence and shapes his freedom, leading him to know and love the Lord. Hence the Psalmist prays: "Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord" (Ps 4:6).
- Overview
- Introduction
- Jesus Christ, the True Light that Enlightens Everyone
- Chapter One
- "Teacher, What Good Must I Do...?" (Mt. 19:16)
- Christ and the Answer to the Question about Morality
- Chapter Two
- "Do Not Be Conformed to this World" (Rom. 12:2)
- The Church and the Discernment of Certain Tendencies in Present Day
- Moral Theology
- Chapter Three
- "Lest the Cross of Christ Be Emptied of its Power" (1 Cor 1:17)
- Moral Good for the Life of the Church and of the Word
- Conclusion
- "Mary, Mother of Mercy"