In today's General Audience, Pope Benedict spoke about Rupert of Deutz, a 12th century theologian who wrote prolifically about the theological issues of his day and also wrote sometimes of "his mystical experiences, as when he confides about the ineffable joy of having perceived the presence of the Lord" combining "the rational study of the mysteries of the faith with prayer and contemplation, considered the summit of all knowledge of God."
Zenit and Benedetto XVI Forum have full English translations of the text. The Daily Bulletin has the original Italian text with summaries and greetings in several languages. Vatican Information Service has a press release. In his French greeting, he congratulated KTO French Catholic TV on this month's celebration of 10 years of broadcasting, extending an apostolic blessing to those who run the TV channel and to its viewers.
Here is the English language summary:
"In our catechesis on the Christian culture of the Middle Ages, we now turn to
Rupert of Deutz, an outstanding theologian of the twelfth century. Rupert
experienced at first hand the conflict between the Empire and the Church linked
to the investiture crisis, and he played a significant role in the principal
theological debates of his day. He forcefully defended the reality of Christ’s
real presence in the Eucharist, and insisted that the origin of evil is to be
found in man’s mistaken use of freedom, not in the positive will of God.
Rupert also contributed to the medieval discussion of the purpose of the
Incarnation, which he set within a vast vision of history centred on Christ. His
teaching on the dignity and privileges of the Virgin Mary, presented within a
broad ecclesiological context, would prove influential for later theology and
find an echo in the doctrine of the Second Vatican Council. Rupert’s ability
to harmonize the rational study of the mysteries of faith with prayer and
contemplation makes him a typical representative of the monastic theology of his
time. His example inspires us to draw near to Christ, present among us in his
Word and in the Eucharist, and to rejoice in the knowledge that he remains with
us at every moment of our lives and throughout history."