Benedict XVI: It's not the end of the world...

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Benedict XVI: It's not the end of the world...

Blogged by James Preece on 20th November 2007

Doctor Doctor, I keep seeing the four horsemen of the apocalypse! Don't worry... It's not the end of the world.

"Let us have no fear for the future, even when it appears dark and gloomy," the Holy Father told his Angelus audience. He was commenting on the day's Gospel reading from St. Luke, in which Jesus tells his disciples: "When you hear of wars and insurrections, do not be terrified, for these things must take place first, but the end will not follow immediately."

"Let us accept Christ's invitation to face daily events trusting in his provident love," the Pope said.

A Christian, he continued, should have a "biblical vision of history," and should realize that following Christ is more important than any historical events, however dramatic. Jesus, he reminded his audience, is the summit of history, "its transcendent fulfillment, is its alpha and omega, its beginning and end."

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To the Blessed Virgin Prayer for England

O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and our most gentle Queen and Mother, look down in mercy upon England thy "Dowry" and upon us all who greatly hope and trust in thee.

By thee it was that Jesus our Saviour and our hope was given unto the world; and He has given thee to us that we might hope still more.

Plead for us thy children, whom thou didst receive and accept at the foot of the cross.

O sorrowful Mother! intercede for our separated brethren, that with us in the one true fold they may be united to the supreme Shepherd, the Vicar of thy Son.

Pray for us all, dear Mother, that by faith fruitful in good works we may all deserve to see and praise God, together with thee, in our heavenly home.

Amen.

Couple's Prayer

O God, our heavenly Father, protect and bless us. Deepen and strengthen our love for each other day by day.

Grant that by thy mercy, neither of us may ever say one unkind word to the other. Forgive and correct our faults, and make us constantly to forgive one another should one of us unconsciously hurt the other.

Make us and keep us sound and well in body, alert in mind, tender in heart, and devout in spirit. O Lord, grant us each to rise to the other's best. Then, we pray thee, add to our common life such virtues as only thou canst give.

And so, O Father, consecrate our life and love completely to thy worship, and to the service of all about us, especially those whom thou hast appointed us to serve, that we may always stand before thee in happiness and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.