My brothers and sisters, important celebrations in the universal church are coming soon. The first one: his holiness Pope Benedict XVI will celebrate his 60th Anniversary of his Ordination on June 29, the Solemnity of St. Peter and Paul! In honor of his anniversary, the Vatican Congregation for Clergy suggested Catholic clergy and faithful be invited to participate in Eucharistic Adoration with the intention of praying for the sanctification of the clergy and for the gift of new and holy priestly vocations. Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, highlighted the importance of this celebration: «An increase in number and sanctity of the priests in service to our dioceses is a sign of health and vitality in the Church. Prayer for vocations is a worthy intention and an appropriate spiritual sacrifice in gratitude for the example and service of Pope Benedict XVI». The Holy Father has been an outstanding model of priestly ministry and service to the Church. In his Message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations he reminded the faithful that we all have a responsibility to pray for vocations, so his jubilee is a great opportunity to do just that. As your pastor I invite you to join me in prayer and spend more time together before the Blessed Sacrament giving thanks for the priesthood of His Holiness Benedict XVI. I invite you to do it with these words: Lord Jesus we come into your Eucharistic presence to thank you for the life and priestly vocation of Pope Benedict XVI. Bless him and his ministry as your Vicar and the Successor of St. Peter. Sanctify all your priests and configure them to your Sacred and Priestly Heart. Give to your Church new and holy priests, who will imitate your divine love and shepherd your people with care. You live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen*. ◼ Fr. Agustin, Pastor.
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