Pope Francis begins Lenten Spiritual Exercises
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis and members of
the Vatican Curia travelled on Sunday afternoon to the
"Casa del Divin Maestro,” a retreat centre in Ariccia, located in the
Alban hills just outside Rome. They are taking part in the week-long Curial
Spiritual Exercises.
The Pope himself reminded the faithful of his annual retreat
after praying the Angelus in St Peter’s Square and asked them for prayers for
himself and for his collaborators.
Each day will include moments of prayer, meditation, and
Eucharistic adoration.
At the heart of this year’s meditations is the theme of the
Passion, the Death and the Resurrection of Christ according to the Gospel of
Matthew.
The spiritual exercises will be led by Franciscan Friar
Giulio Michelini.
The exercises are traditionally conducted during the first
week of Lent, and as always, all the Pope’s audiences, including Wednesday’s
General Audience, are suspended.
The participants will return to the Vatican on Friday.
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