The Date is Set!

The College of Cardinals have set March 12th as the date for the Conclave to elect a new pope.

Let's continue to pray for the Cardinals.

Special First Friday Reflection

I still haven't fully processed that the Chair of St. Peter is vacant. I do however take solace in Pope Benedict's address at his final Wednesday audience:

Dear friends! God guides His Church, he sustains her always, and especially in difficult times. Let us never lose this vision of faith, which is the only true vision of the Church and the world. In our heart, in the heart of each of you, may there always be the joyous certainty that the Lord is near us, he does not abandon us, he is near us and surrounds us with his love.

I came across this video reflection that helped me; perhaps it will help you as well:

Sede Vacante

The Vatican website now reflects the state of the Church - the seat is vacant.

Let us pray for the Church, the members of the College of Cardinals and the Bishop Emeritus of Rome, Benedict.

Here is a video of Benedict's departure: