Urgent Prayer Request for Our Holy Father

Please read the latest article with regard to our Holy Father's declining health.  Article can be found here.

In fact, please join in the novena for the pope which begins today.  The first day is shared below.  Please share with others.  See below for easy sharing instructions.

Day 1 - Novena Prayers for Pope Benedict

 

Heavenly father, Your Providence guides the Church and the successor to St. Peter, Pope Benedict XVI. May he be protected at all times from spiritual attacks so that he may lead Your Church to greater holiness and unity through your Holy Spirit.

 

[Insert your intentions and personal petitions for the Pope here]

 

Prayer for the Pope:

 

Let us pray for Benedict, the pope.

May the Lord preserve him,

give him a long life,

make him blessed upon the earth,

and not hand him over

to the power of his enemies.

May your hand be upon your holy servant.

And upon your son, whom you have anointed.

 

Closing: The Prayer of St. Benedict

 

Gracious and holy Father,

please give to our Pope and 

to we the faithful:

intellect to understand you;

reason to discern you;

diligence to seek you;

wisdom to find you;

a spirit to know you;

a heart to meditate upon you;

ears to hear you;

eyes to see you;

a tongue to proclaim you;

a way of life pleasing to you;

patience to wait for you;

and perseverance to look for you.

 

Grant your servant the 

Pope and we the faithful:

a perfect end,

your holy presence.

A blessed resurrection,

And life everlasting.

 

Our Father...

Hail Mary...

Glory Be...

 

Amen.

 

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God bless you!

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World Priest Special - Thank You Pope Benedict XVI

World Priest expresses their gratitude to Pope Benedict XVI

It is with a deep feeling of gratitude and sadness that World Priest pays this tribute to our beloved Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. We are deeply grateful especially for the prayer that he particularly 

penned for World Priest, and for participating in  the annual Global Rosary Relay.

From today the Church is in urgent need of your prayers, especially during the conclave of Cardinals to elect the new Pope.  We implore you to do so. 

Prayer by Pope Benedict for World Priest

Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High
Priest, you offered yourself to the
Father on the altar of the Cross and
through the outpouring of the Holy
Spirit gave your priestly people a
share in your redeeming sacrifice.
Hear our prayer for the
sanctification of our priests.  Grant
that  all who are ordained in the
ministerial priesthood may be ever
more conformed to you, the divine
Master. May they preach the
Gospel with pure heart and clear
conscience.
Let them be shepherds according to
your own heart, single-minded in
service to you  and to the Church
and shinning examples of a holy
simple and joyful life.  Amen.

         Benedictus XVI. P.P

Cardinal Arinze reacts to pope's resignation

"God is always there. The Holy Spirit does not go on holiday. The Church will find another pope... Our faith is not on the pope; it is on Christ, who is the foundation of the Church. He [Christ] is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. We are all his servants; we come and go. Christ does not come and go... This event can help us deepen our faith." --Cardinal Arinze

Pope Benedict's Message on Ash Wednesday 2013

Read here Pope Benedict's message on Ash Wednesday 2013.

"Dear brothers and sisters, we begin our Lenten journey with trust and joy. May the invitation to conversion , to "return to God with all our heart", resonate strongly in us, accepting His grace that makes us new men and women, with the surprising news that is participating in the very life of Jesus. May none of us, therefore, be deaf to this appeal, also addressed in the austere rite, so simple and yet so beautiful, of the imposition of ashes, which we will shortly carry out. May the Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church and model of every true disciple of the Lord accompany us in this time. Amen!" --Pope Benedict XVI

All about Pope Benedict's intention of resignation to be found straight from the Vatican are available here.

Bishop Larry Silva's response to the resignation is found in the Diocese of Honolulu official website.

Mass of Thanksgiving for Pope Benedict XVI:

Bishop Larry Silva invites all to a special Mass on Wednesday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, Honolulu, in which we will give thanks to God for the Petrine ministry of Pope Benedict XVI, who will leave office the following day.  We will also pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit on the Cardinals who will elect his successor. 

Thank you, Pope Benedict, for your excellent leadership to our Church!

Let us continue to pray for Pope Benedict XVI. We pray for our Church as it undergoes another transition. Our God reigns! (Rev 19:6) Christ's resurrection brings us eternal hope, but we never tire in our prayers: we pray for a new pope who will serve Christ and represent him with much dignity and grace. 

Pray for Fr. Bill and All Ailing Priests

‎"My Dear Joe, I'm writing to let you know that I can no longer talk to you or Pete on the phone. My condition has weakened. The staff here at the manor are wonderful. I'm blessed to be able to offer daily Mass when I am able and also to counsel patients as well as administer the Sacrament of the Sick and Penance when needed. However, I am now fighting aspirating pneumonia and I have also developed a problem with swallowing that is permanent. My foods need to be pureed. Also, my overall condition has worsened and I've lost a lot of weight. My breathing is more labored. I would appreciate your continued prayers as I prepare to leave this world soon. Please be assured that you are in my heart and my prayers as are all who share in this ministry. I ask only that you would continue your good works! With much love and gratitude for all you do for us priests, Fr. Bill"

Fr. Bill is not from the Diocese of Honolulu. Thank you for your prayers for him and all our ailing priests.

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