Congratulations, Prayers and Love to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI on the occasion of the 67th Anniversary of his Priestly Ordination
PRAYER FOR POPE EMERITUS BENEDICT XVI
ON THE 67TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINATION – 29 JUNE 2018
Most gracious Heavenly Father,
We thank You for our faithful Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI,
whose spiritual fatherhood and example of fidelity,
self-sacrifice, humility and devotion
has been so vital to the faith of Your people
through 67 years of living his role as Your earthly shepherd.
May our spiritual father, who continues his mission for his flock
be always guided by the examples of Saints Peter and Paul,
all the Apostles and their saintly successors.
Give him valiant strength in his twilight years,
hope in times of trouble and sorrow and steadfast love for You,
and for all Your people throughout the world.
May the light of Your Truth continue to shine through him.
We thank You for blessing Pope Emeritus Benedict with his
continued generosity in imparting his knowledge to all Your children.
Bless him and keep him and protect him
and let him know that he is greatly loved and respected.
Our prayers arise to You, our Father for our beloved Pope Benedict
Through Christ, our Lord.
Amen
AnaStpaul 