Let Us Praise the Lord

You are God:  we praise you;

You are the Lord:  we acclaim you;
You are the eternal Father:
All creation worships you…
 

Throughout the world the holy Church acclaims you:

Father, of majesty unbounded,
Your true and only Son, worthy of all worship,
and the Holy Spirit, advocate and guide….
 
Come then, Lord, and help your people,
bought with the price of your own blood,
and bring us with your saints
to glory everlasting.

      From Te Deum

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Dear friends, on the last night of the year that is coming to an end, and at the threshold of the new, let us praise the Lord! Let us show to “He who is and who was and who is to come” (Rev. 1:8) repentance and asking for forgiveness for their offenses, as well as the sincere thanks for the countless benefits granted by the divine goodness. In particular, we give thanks for the grace and truth that have come to us through Jesus Christ. In Him the fullness of all human time is placed. The future of every human being is kept safe in him. In Him, the fulfilment of the hopes of the Church and of the world comes true. Amen.

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

Homily for Solemn First Vespers for the Feast of Mary the Mother of God
31 December 2012
 

For more information, please visit:  http://www.news.va/en/news/pope-benedicts-homily-for-vespers

 

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His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI's general prayer intention for January 2013 is: "That in this Year of Faith Christians may deepen their knowledge of the mystery of Christ and witness joyfully to the gift of faith in him".

His mission intention is: "That the Christian communities of the Middle East, often discriminated against, may receive from the Holy Spirit the strength of fidelity and perseverance".

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Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.


(Original Artwork Kindness of Diane Andraska)