Monday, December 31, 2012

Now this is the right way to send out the old year and ring in the new!

Pope to celebrate end of year Vespers

2012-12-31 Vatican Radio
(Vatican Radio) Pope Benedict XVI will preside first Vespers Monday December 31, marking the end of 2012 and the feast of Mary, Holy Mother of God. The Vespers celebration will take place in St. Peter’s Basilica at 5pm Rome time and will include the exposition of the Holy Sacrament, the traditional Te Deum hymn, Eucharistic benediction and prayers and thanks to God for the conclusion of the year. At the end of the celebration, Pope Benedict will go outside into St. Peter’s square for a moment of prayer in front of the large outdoor nativity scene which this year was donated by the southern Italian region, Basilicata.

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