Benedict XVI greets members of Renewal in the Spirit
The Message of the Holy Father, signed by Cardinal Bertone, for the 35th National
Convocation of the Renewal in the Spirit
On the occasion of the 35th
National Convocation of groups and communities of the Renewal in the Holy Spirit,
40 years after the beginning of the Movement in Italy, the Pope addressed his cordial
greetings to all of the many attendees. Assuring them of his spiritual closeness,
he hopes that the voice of the Holy Spirit who cries out “Jesus is Lord” will resonate
loud and clear, in order to be able to offer in their parish and diocesan communities,
and in the situation of their lives, the service of a generous presence, a courageous
witness and a valuable contribution to the New Evangelization. To this end, the Holy
Father, calls upon the heavenly intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and willingly
imparts to you, to the leaders of the conference, and to all the participants, the
requested Apostolic Blessing.