Yesterday our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI celebrated the 5th Anniversary of his election as the 265th Pope. I remember that day well - in case you don't, we can remember it...
Then, the new Holy Father appeared and said:
His words in English:
“Dear Brothers and Sisters,
After the great Pope John Paul II, the Cardinals have elected me, a simple and humble laborer in the vineyard of the Lord.
The fact that the Lord knows how to work and act even with inadequate instruments consoles me, so above all I entrust myself to your prayers.
In the joy of the Risen Lord, confident of his unfailing help, let us move forward. The Lord will help us and Mary, his Most Holy Mother, will be on our side. Thank you.”
On this, his fifth anniversary, let us continue to pray for his guidance, his protection, for continued blessings on our Holy Father and on the Church he guides.
V. Let us pray for our Pontiff, Pope Benedict.
R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and bless him upon earth, and deliver him not to the will of his enemies.
Our Father. Hail Mary.
Let us pray.
O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Benedict, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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