Pray for Benedict, with Benedict

[ivan94]

I wanted to draw your attention to a wonderful initiative by our Italian friends. The intention is to spend the 28th February in prayer for pope emeritus Benedict XVI and for his prayer intentions, to mark one year since his withdrawal. I will copy/paste the text from the facebook event where you can download prayer booklet and find more information.

On February 28 marks the first anniversary of the conclusion of the luminous Pontificate of Benedict XVI. Since that date, Joseph Ratzinger is simply a pilgrim in the last stage of his pilgrimage on this earth : “But I would still, thank you, I would still - with my heart, with my love, with my prayers, with my reflection, and with all my inner strength - like to work for the common good and the good of the Church and of humanity”, he said in his last words as Pope.
What better way to remember and celebrate that historic day than praying with and for Benedict? It will be a day of intense prayer for our Pope, marked according to the time (approximate) and the prayers recited daily by him. Everyone can readjust the pattern (which you’ll find below) according to their needs and possibilities. We prepared a downloadable brochure with texts of all the prayers of the day, along with a special recitation of the Rosary, with meditations on the mysteries taken from the Magisterium of Benedict XVI.
Even now, thanks to all those who participate and spread the event.

THE DAY OF BENEDICT XVI
7:00 Holy Mass
7:30 Morning Prayer, Office of Readings and Midday Prayer
12:00 Angelus and Midday Prayer
15:00 Midday Prayer and Rosary
18:00-19:00 Vespers
22:30 Compline

At 20.00, the exact hour when in 2013 it was concluded the Pontificate, we recite the prayer of the “Te Deum”, in thanksgiving for the gift of Benedict XVI

 

[pollylodges]

Saint Michael, the archangel, defend us in battle, be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil, may God rebuke him, we humbly pray. And do you, O’ Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God thrust into Hell Satan and all the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls.

Amen.

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Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Amen.

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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.

Amen.

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[tawny]

Praying with all for the intentions of Pope Emeritus Benedict.