Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Six years already: Pope Benedict XVI

With Holy Week upon us, Easter around the corner and the beatification of Pope John Paul II just a few weeks away, today the Church pauses and remembers the election of Pope Benedict XVI six years ago today.

As he is introduced to the crowds in St. Peter's Square here is his short yet poignant greeting as the Vicar of Christ:

Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Six Years On....
Not to divert from your Holy Week or anything, church... still in all, though, the anniversary of this Election Day is one well worth recalling.....


“Dear Brothers and Sisters,

After the great Pope John Paul II, the cardinals have chosen me -- a simple and humble worker in the vineyard of the Lord.

It consoles me that the Lord knows how to work and to act even with inadequate instruments, so above all, I entrust myself to your prayers.

In the joy of the Risen Lord, trusting in his unfailing help, let us move forward, that the Lord will help us and Mary, his Most Holy Mother, might be by our side.

Thank you.”

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