Habemus Papam!
Posted on 04/19/2005 4:00:08 PM PDT by Knitting A Conundrum
Holy Father Benedict, blessed by God in grace and in name. While standing in prayer with your hands raised to Heaven, you most happily yielded your angelic spirit into the hands of your Creator. You promised zealously to defend against the snares of the enemy, in the last struggle of death, those who remind you daily of your glorious departure and your heavenly joys. Protect us this day and everyday by your holy blessing, that we may never be separated from our blessed Lord, from the company of yourself and all the blessed. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
God our Father, you made St. Benedict an outstanding guide to teach men how to live in your service. Lord, in honor of St. Benedict, encourage the hearts of the faithful who have followed his model and chosen the life of the religious. Strengthen their hearts in time of trial, and encourage them always to hold true to their commitment.
Especially, Lord, we ask your guidance and care for Benedict XVI, who you have raised up to be your servant and pastor your church. May, like St. Benedict, he be a light to your church and a treasure for your people.
Amen.
prayer ping - some of you I am just pinging you this once because of the occasion...
Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to Your shepherd, the Pope, a spirit of courage and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and love.
By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care may he, as successor to the apostle Peter and vicar of Christ, build Your church into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the world.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Amen.
The vultures are out in force searching for blood.
Amen and THanks be to God!!!
Prayers on they way!
In the darkness of the empire,
St. Benedict opening his heart to God,
opened a way
that kept christendom safe from the darkness,
the hordes of unbelievers,
the destruction of all that once was,
who brought the light of God to the unknowing,
who strengthened the heart of men.
O Lord,
May your servant Benedict XVI,
facing the new hordes in the new darkness,
facing the hostile masses
who deny your goodness,
lead us successfully to the light which is you.
Amen.
BENEDICTVS XVI Prayer BUMP
You are right about that moment of peace..but I have the feeling it's just a stop at the oasis...but it feels like being at mass or before the blessed sacrament, where God is touching us extra close, the peace that only comes from him...a gift.
In honor of the German Pope, the German Chorale setting seems most fitting:
"Holy God, We Praise Thy Name"
by Unknown Author, c. 1775
Translated by Clarence A. Walworth, 1820-1900
1. Holy God, we praise thy name;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee.
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in heaven above adore Thee.
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign.
2. Hark! the glad celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising;
Cherubim and seraphim,
In unceasing chorus praising,
Fill the heavens with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord!
3. Lo, the apostles' holy train
Join Thy sacred name to hallow;
Prophets swell the glad refrain,
And the white-robed martyrs follow,
And from morn to set of sun
Through the Church the song goes on.
4.Christ, you are our glor-rious King
Son of God, enthroned in splendor;
But deliverance to bring
You all honor did surrender,
And were of a virgin born
Humbly on that Christmas morn.
5.You did take the sting of death
Son of God, as Savior given.
On the cross your dying breath
Opened wide the gates of heaven.
In the glory of that land
You are set at God’s right hand.
6. As our judge you will appear
Savior, who has died to win us;
Help your servants, drawing near;
Lord, renew our hearts within us,
Grant that with your saints we may
Live in ev-er-last-ing day.
7. Holy Father, holy Son,
Holy Spirit, three we name Thee;
Though in essence only one,
Undivided God we claim Thee
And, adoring, bend the knee
While we own the mystery.
The Lutheran Hymnal
Hymn #250
Text: Luke 2:14, based on the Te Deum
Author: Unknown, c. 1775
Translated by: Clarence A. Walworth, 1853, alt.
Titled: "Grosser Gott, wir loben dich"
Tune: "Grosser Gott"
http://www.lutheran-hymnal.com/online/tlh-250.mid
1st Published in: Allgemeines Gesangbuch
Town: Vienna, 1775
Come, Holy Spirit
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.
V. Send forth Thy Spirit and they shall be created.
R. And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray. O God, Who didst instruct the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant us in the same Spirit to be truly wise, and ever to rejoice in His consolation. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
prayer bump
Habemus Papam!
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, who Lives and Reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen.
From the Roman Missal.
POPE BENEDICT XVI
19.IV.2005
Amen!
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