Pope Benedict United To Katrina Victims
Listen to the Holy Father's Angelus Message in which he offered his thoughts and prayers to the people affected by Hurricane Katrina.
[After praying the Angelus, the Holy Father added:]
In these days, we all feel saddened because of the disaster caused by the hurricane in the United States of America, especially in New Orleans. I want to assure my prayer for the deceased and their relatives, for the injured and the people who have lost their homes, for the sick, children, and the elderly. I bless all those involved in the difficult operations of rescue and reconstruction. I have asked Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," to witness my solidarity to the populations affected.
I am also thinking of the Iraqis, who last Wednesday saw hundreds of fellow citizens die, victims of the uncontrollable panic, mostly elderly people, women and children, gathered in Baghdad for a religious commemoration. May the Almighty touch the hearts of all, so that at last a climate of reconciliation and reciprocal trust will be established in that tormented country.
[The Pope then greeted pilgrims in several languages. In English, he said:]
I greet all the English-speaking pilgrims in today's Angelus. In a special way our hearts turn to all those suffering the devastating consequences of Hurricane Katrina in the United States. As the extent of the tragedy unfolds, I ask you to join me in praying for the victims, their loved ones and all those affected. May the grieving families experience the consolation of God's presence and rescue workers be assured of our deep concern and support.
[After praying the Angelus, the Holy Father added:]
In these days, we all feel saddened because of the disaster caused by the hurricane in the United States of America, especially in New Orleans. I want to assure my prayer for the deceased and their relatives, for the injured and the people who have lost their homes, for the sick, children, and the elderly. I bless all those involved in the difficult operations of rescue and reconstruction. I have asked Archbishop Paul Josef Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum," to witness my solidarity to the populations affected.
I am also thinking of the Iraqis, who last Wednesday saw hundreds of fellow citizens die, victims of the uncontrollable panic, mostly elderly people, women and children, gathered in Baghdad for a religious commemoration. May the Almighty touch the hearts of all, so that at last a climate of reconciliation and reciprocal trust will be established in that tormented country.
[The Pope then greeted pilgrims in several languages. In English, he said:]
I greet all the English-speaking pilgrims in today's Angelus. In a special way our hearts turn to all those suffering the devastating consequences of Hurricane Katrina in the United States. As the extent of the tragedy unfolds, I ask you to join me in praying for the victims, their loved ones and all those affected. May the grieving families experience the consolation of God's presence and rescue workers be assured of our deep concern and support.
2 Comments:
That is a beautiful prayer!
A prayer of a Pope inspired by the Holy Spirit!
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