'Verbum' and 'ars' are interchangeable. Only in the two together does the entire meaning of the word 'logos' appear for medieval theologians. The 'Logos' is not simply a mathematical reasoning, the 'Logos' has a heart. The 'Logos' is also love. Truth is beautiful. Truth and beauty go together. Beauty is the seal of truth.”

I love this man so much - how I shall miss reading what the Holy Father has to say. Please, Lord, let him continue writing from his monastery!

(Because there's enough loss in my life....)