In Prayer 

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May we not only love but accept and enjoy each other.
May Your love, joy, peace, and patience be at the heart of our relationships with one another,
along with Your kindness and goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
(Galatians 5:22–23a)

May we encourage each other, and build one another up in every circumstance.
(1 Thessalonians 5:11)

May we be willing to love each other as unconditionally as You love us,
for such love forgives the wrongs of others and makes up for their many personal faults.
In love, help us forgive without holding on to anger, resentment, or disappointment.
(1 Peter 4:8; Matthew 18:21–22; Ephesians 4:26)

May we love and accept one another just as we are,
not waiting for change or perfection—as in Christ You have accepted us.
Help us be kind and compassionate to one another,
forgiving each other as You have forgiven us.
(Ephesians 1:5–6; 4:32)

Help us not to bring past issues into the present.

In Jesus' name, amen.

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Prayer For Our Pope

Lord, source of eternal life and truth, give to your shepherd Benedict XVI
a spirit of courage and right judgement, a spirit of knowledge and love.
By governing with fidelity those entrusted to his care, may he,
as successor to the Apostle Peter, and Vicar of Christ, build your
Church into a sacrament of unity, love, and peace for all the world.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen
(Roman Missal)

Pope Benedict XVI
Born: Joseph Ratzinger - April 16, 1927, Marktl am Inn, Germany
Ordained Priest: June 29, 1951
Ordained Archbishop of Munich-Freising - May 28, 1977
Created Cardinal: June 27, 1977
Elected Pope: April 19, 2005