I'm thrilled that we have a new pope (I really do miss Pope Benedict XVI, now emeritus, though)
After the conclave (began on March 12, 2013), Pope Francis (Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was elected on March 13, 2013! He was the Archbishop of Buenos Aires. Yesterday, March 19, 2013, on the Feast of St. Joseph, he was offically installed as Pope and Bishop of Rome, Italy. I really love the name he chose because St. Francis of Assisi is one of my very favorite saints. We must remember to pray for our new pope. He must have so much stress right now. He has to care for Catholics all over the world. What a huge responsibility!
Prayer for Pope Francis I
Dear Lord,
We rejoice in the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Francis I. What a wonderful gift you have bestowed upon us in this courageous leader!
We thank you for your continued guidance of our Most Holy Church, and we pray you continue to extend your blessings to our Church Fathers and all your faithful.
We ask that you be with Francis now, as he embarks on a great undertaking, shepherding, stewarding, and renewing the flock.
We pledge to you, our Lord, our most true and humble obedience to your will through our Holy Father who guides and fosters us through these turbulent times.
Amen.
We rejoice in the election of our new Holy Father, Pope Francis I. What a wonderful gift you have bestowed upon us in this courageous leader!
We thank you for your continued guidance of our Most Holy Church, and we pray you continue to extend your blessings to our Church Fathers and all your faithful.
We ask that you be with Francis now, as he embarks on a great undertaking, shepherding, stewarding, and renewing the flock.
We pledge to you, our Lord, our most true and humble obedience to your will through our Holy Father who guides and fosters us through these turbulent times.
Amen.
God bless!
~ littleromanJMJ
