Summary
In a previously unpublished homily given by Pope Benedict XVI on January 19, 2014, he emphasized the profound meaning behind Jesus being referred to as “the Lamb of God.” This prophetic image, according to Benedict XVI’s interpretation, encapsulates the central teachings of Christianity—redemption from sin, divinity of Christ, and the new birth of Christians. The homily was delivered at the Vatican monastery Mater Ecclesiae, where Pope Benedict XVI had retired following his resignation as pope in 2013. This homily was published for the first time in the second volume of his unpublished sermons from 2005 to 2017, edited by Libreria Editrice Vaticana. The sermon took place during the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A, and included readings from Isaiah, Psalm 40, First Letter to the Corinthians, and John’s Gospel.
Key Topics
Joseph Ratzinger, Lamb of God, Epiphany
