Spiritual exercises of the Pope and the Roman Curia
DFW CatholicFebruary 20, 2009
VATICAN CITY, 19 FEB 2009 (VIS) - The annual spiritual exercises of the Pope and the Roman Curia are due to begin on 1 March, the first Sunday of Lent. This year’s meditations will be directed by Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
The theme of the spiritual exercises, which will take place in the “Redemptoris Mater” Chapel of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, is: “The priest meets Jesus and follows Him”.
The retreat will begin at 6 p.m. with Eucharistic exposition, the celebration of Vespers, an introductory meditation, adoration and Eucharistic blessing. Over the following days there will be the celebration of Lauds and meditation at 9 a.m.; celebration of Terce and meditation at 10.15 a.m.; meditation at 5 p.m.; and Vespers, adoration and Eucharistic blessing at 5.45 p.m.
The spiritual exercises will come to an end on Saturday 7 March with the celebration of Lauds and a closing meditation.
During the retreat all audiences will be cancelled, including the weekly general audience of Wednesday 4 March.
posted by Dr. Denice Hanley, DPM, M.Div. @ 2:32 PM
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