Pope: 'May St. John Paul II
intercede for peace in the world'
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| 18 May 2020 : Centenary of Pope Saint John Paul II's birth |
Pope Francis recalls the centenary of the birth of Saint
Pope John Paul II and prays that he may intercede for the People of God and for
peace in the world.
By Vatican News
“Tomorrow will be the centenary of the birth of Saint John
Paul II, in Wadowice, Poland,” said Pope Francis on Sunday speaking after the
Regina Caeli prayer, and he invited Christians to remember him "with great
affection and gratitude."
Addressing the faithful linked via live-streaming to the
Apostolic Libary where he prayed the Regina Caeli, the Pope said that on Monday
morning, at 7 o’clock, he will celebrate Holy Mass, which will be broadcast
in World Vision, from the altar where the Saint’s mortal remains
lie in rest.
“From Heaven may he continue to intercede for the People of
God and peace in the world,” he said.
Karol Wojtyla was born on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, Poland.
Catholics across the world have scheduled celebrations in his honour and the
Secretary-General of the Polish Bishops’ Conference announced that for the
occasion, the Episcopate will be issuing a special Message to the faithful
highlighting the topical relevance of Pope John Paul II’s Magisterium.
Resumption of liturgical celebrations
Pope Francis then went on to note that as measures to curb
the Covid-19 pandemic enter a second phase in many countries, liturgical
celebrations in the presence of the faithful have resumed in some of them while
this possibility is being considered in others.
In Italy, he said, from Monday 18 May, it will be possible
to celebrate Holy Mass with the people.
Inviting everyone to continue to observe indications
regarding the right behaviour to adopt in order to safeguard the safety and
health of all, he said “I share in the joy of the communities that can finally
reunite as liturgical assemblies, a sign of hope for all society.”
May, the month of First Communions
The Pope recalled that traditionally, in many parishes, May
is the month in which First Communion Masses are celebrated.
“Clearly, due to the pandemic, this beautiful moment of
faith has had to be postponed,” he said, and he expressed his closeness to the
boys and girls who should have received the Eucharist for the first time.
“Dear boys and girls," he said, "I invite you to
live this time of waiting as an opportunity to prepare yourselves better:
praying, reading your catechism to deepen your knowledge of Jesus, and growing
in goodness, and service to others.”
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