April 16th

Happy 84th Birthday

Pope Benedict XVI 

V. Let us pray for Benedict, our Pope.
R. May the Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies. [Ps 40:3]

Our Father, Hail Mary.

O God, Shepherd and Ruler of all Thy faithful people, look mercifully upon Thy servant Benedict, whom Thou hast chosen as shepherd to preside over Thy Church. Grant him, we beseech Thee, that by his word and example, he may edify those over whom he hath charge, so that together with the flock committed to him, may he attain everlasting life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

~ Excerpted from the Roman Missal. A partial indulgence is attached to the versicle and response. (Catholic Culture)

(today is also the traditional feast day of St. Bernadette, Sparkles’ patron saint)