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Pope Benedict XVI- Apostolic Journey to the Holy Land |
"Bearers
of Love, Teachers of Mercy and Artisans of Peace"
On Mary's Example of Womanly Virtue
Regina Caeli Message
H.H. Benedict XVI
Amman International Stadium, Jordan
May 10, 2009
Dear Friends,
During the Mass I spoke about the prophetic charism of women as
bearers of love, teachers of mercy and artisans of peace. The
supreme example of womanly virtue is the Blessed Virgin Mary: the
Mother of Mercy and Queen of Peace. As we turn to her now, let us
seek her maternal intercession for all the families of these lands,
that they may truly be schools of prayer and schools of love. Let us
ask the Mother of the Church to look down in mercy upon all the
Christians of these lands, and with the help of her prayers, may
they be truly one in the faith they profess and the witness they
bear. Let us ask her who responded so generously to the angel's
call, and accepted her vocation to become the Mother of God, to give
courage and strength to all young people today who are discerning
their vocations, so that they too may generously dedicate themselves
to carrying out the Lord's will.
In this season of Eastertide, it is with the title Regina Coeli that
we call upon the Blessed Virgin. As a fruit of the Redemption won by
her Son's death and resurrection, she too was raised to everlasting
glory and crowned Queen of Heaven. With great confidence in the
power of her intercession, with joy in our hearts and with love for
our glorious ever-Virgin Mother, we turn to her now and ask for her
prayers.
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