[TaxachusettsMan]

Let me say immediately that this is an unofficial (though, I hope, very accurate, almost literal!) translation of the homily of Pope Benedict XVI, delivered last evening in Rome, before the magnificent procession that has already been posted about (with pictures) here on freerepublic.com.

In time, no doubt, the OFFICIAL English translation will be posted on the Vatican website.

But after hearing the homily live, via the Internet, I just had to translate it - even if quickly and "unofficially" - for all those, priests and laity, whom I know will want to read what is truly a MAGNIFICENT HOMILY - and have it NOW - since in the USA we celebrate Corpus Christi on this coming Sunday.

This shy and retiring professor, who feared (according to his memoirs) that he would never be able "to connect with people" has done - so far - at least in my humble opinion - a magnificent job!

Just delight in the associations he pulls together in this homily, in the images he conjures, the word-pictures he paints - and, of course, in the solid, orthodox theology - NOTE: related to our daily lives!!! - over and over again!

And the paragraph on Mary!

Hey, Reverend Fathers: just print the homily up and READ IT WORD FOR WORD to your people on Sunday!!!!

My apologies, in advance, for any mistranslations or infelicitous turns of phrase!

[Pyro7480]

Catholic ping!

[ELS]

Thank you! (or should I say "Grazie mille!"?)

[NYer]

Thank you for the translation (your own?)!! What a blessing we have in this Holy Father, Benedict XVI!

Pope Benedict XVI looks at the monstrance as he leaves Saint John of Laterano Basilic where he celebrated a Mass and headed a procession in Rome to celebrate the Roman Catholic feast of Corpus Domini, commemorating Christ's last supper and the institution of the eucharist May 26, 2005.

Eucharistic Adoration - May 26, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI (C) leads a traditional religious procession through the streets of Rome May 26, 2005.

[NYer]

Let us pray to Her, our holy Mother, that she may help us to open ourselves, ever more fully, to the presence of Christ; to help us to follow him faithfully, day by day, along streets of our life. Amen!

I was totally transfixed on all the groups that processed last night. All of those beautiful and ancient banners with images of the Blessed Mother, the costumes that date back centuries. And the newer groups, also carrying the symbols of their office, large images and colorful outfits. Surely this pope will continue to inspire the world as we fix our eyes on these celebrations.

Thank you, Mother Angelica, for EWTN!!

[Tantumergo]

"just print the homily up and READ IT WORD FOR WORD to your people on Sunday!!!!"

Its a shame we celebrated the Solemnity yesterday, otherwise I would have done! :(

[Romulus]

Congratulations and thanks for a splendid job.

[Robert Drobot]

A marvelous thread!

Thank you for the time and effort you expended to make it happen - I have no doubt you were inspired by the Blessed Trinity. Praise God Almighty for His wondrously works as manifested through the work of His faithful servants.

Terri Schindler-Schiavo, please forgive us.
Our Lady of La Salette, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church and Protector of the Faithful,
pray for us.
Saints Peter and Paul, pray for us.
Pope Saint Gregory the Great, pray for us.
Pope Saint Pius V, pray for us.
Pope Saint Leo the Great, pray for us.
Pope Saint Pius X, pray for us.
Saint Padre Pio, pray for us.
Saint Athanasius, fierce fighter of the Arians, pray for us.
Saint Clare, the great apostle of Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, pray for us.
Sister Maria Lucia of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart, pray for us
Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre, pray for us.
Father Gommar DePauw, pray for us.
Father Paul Wickens, pray for us.
Saint Michael the Archangel, protect the faithful from the snares of the disciples of Lucifer in disguise, and
bring ruin to those who intimidate, oppress, imprison, torture, and murder His faithful servants
throughout the world.

[St.Chuck]

I heard the homily on EWTN last night and share in your delight. I also timed it. Twelve minutes. Now if only my superfluous pastor would get a clue.