Pope prays for priests to be worthy ministers of Divine mercy
(Aug.25,2009): “May priests be worthy ministers of Divine Mercy and responsible educators of conscience, inspired by the example of St.John Mary Vianney, whose 150th death anniversary is being celebrated in this year dedicated to priests”. This was the message sent in Pope Benedict XVI’s name, by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarciscio Bertone, for the 60th National Liturgical Week currently being held in Barletta in southern Italy’s region of Apulia. (Puglia).
The theme of the Liturgical week that concludes Aug. 28th is “Celebrating Mercy – Be reconciled to God” . The Papal message prayed for the success of the meeting and expressed appreciation for its work carried out in the past decades. Stating that liturgical weeks in all these years - offered bishops, priests, consecrated persons and the faithful, a valuable opportunity to raise the community spirit and liturgical practice, the Pope encouraged them to continue with fidelity and perseverance, giving priority to properly form the consciences of believers.
The Papal message concluded with a prayer that the 60th Liturgical Week promote a revival and renewal in the celebration of Mercy and significant experience of Divine forgiveness.
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