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Devotions for Pope Francis
On behalf of Fr. Eric Bowman and Our Lady of Fatima Family of Parishes' clergy and staff, please join us in praying for our deceased pontiff, Pope Francis. In this period of mourning, ahead of his funeral, there will be sanctioned devotions across our churches as a sign of respect for the Holy Father.
A public Mass for the Dead for Deceased Pontiff, Pope Francis will be held on Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 pm at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Eric presiding. This falls after the Easter Octave (April 28). In addition to the prayers that our priests and the Petitions offer for Pope Francis during Masses in the coming days, the faithful may consider adding an intention into their recited Rosaries.
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati also shared this recommended prayer:
A PRAYER FOR POPE FRANCIS
(Taken from the Order of Christian Funerals)
O God, from whom the just receive an unfailing reward, grant that your servant Francis, our Pope, whom you made vicar of Peter and shepherd of your Church, may rejoice forever in the vision of your glory, for he was a faithful steward here on earth of the mysteries of your forgiveness and grace. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
"It is perhaps fitting that Pope Francis passed just after Easter Sunday, as he championed the meaning of Hope and Joy and the concept of being a Missionary Disciple. Like the Resurrection story, Jesus walking with the Apostles toward Emmaus, Pope Francis faithfully walked with his sheep. I ask that our parishioners join me in praying for the repose of his soul." Fr. Eric Bowman, Pastor |
