Regina Coeli: Pope prays for
vocations and Covid sufferers
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| Mass with Priestly Ordinations (ANSA) |
During his Regina Coeli, Pope Francis recalls Vocations
Sunday and invites international cooperation to deal with coronavirus pandemic.
By Lydia O’Kane
Pope Francis on Sunday, during the Regina Coeli, highlighted
that this May 3 marks World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
Courage to respond to God's call
He commented that this Day reminds us of what Jesus said,
“that the field of the Kingdom of God requires much work, and we must pray to
the Father to send labourers to work in His field.
The Pope noted that “Christian existence is always a
response to God's call, in any state of life.”
He also stressed that “priesthood and the consecrated life
require courage and perseverance; and without prayer one cannot continue along
this path.”
“I invite everyone” said Pope Francis, “to ask the Lord for
the gift of good labourers for His Kingdom, with hearts and hands open to His
love.”
Closeness during pandemic
During his words following the recitation of the Regina
Coeli, the Pope again expressed his closeness those who are suffering from
Covid-19, and to those caring for people stricken by the virus at this time.
Pope Francis also expressed his support for an international
collaboration that is taking place with various initiatives to respond
adequately and effectively to this serious crisis.
It is important, he said, “to bring together scientific
capacities, in a transparent and impartial way, to find vaccines and treatments
and to guarantee universal access to essential technologies that will enable
every infected person, in every part of the world, to receive the necessary
health care.”
Underlining the importance of prayer at this difficult time,
the Pope said he had accepted a proposal of the Higher Committee for Human
Fraternity that on this coming 14 May, “believers of all religions should unite
spiritually for a day of prayer and fasting, to implore God to help humanity
overcome the coronavirus pandemic.”
Concluding the Regina Coeli, the Pope addressed a special
thought to the Italian based Association “Meter”, which is promoting a National
Day for children who are victims of violence, exploitation and indifference.
He also remembered Our Lady in this Marian month of May, and
encouraged the faithful to spiritually visit Shrines dedicated to Mary during
this health emergency.
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