The sun continues to shine as Pope Benedict carries out his duties in England.
The Mass fromWestminster was a wonderful celebration of the Mass with beautiful music. The Latin Canon of the Mass just sounds so right.
His joy at the reception from the youth outside after Mass was so clear to see on his face! And the delight of the young man who spoke for the rest was wonderful. Touching to see the Holy Father speak a few personal words to him.
I recognised Father Jason Jones from Cardigan at the short ceremony in front of the statue of Our Lady of the Taper, Cardigan. I am sure the Welsh must be disappointed that the Pope could not be in Wales.
The visit of the Holy Father has exceeded all our hopes for the journey.
Alex Salmond, the First Minister of Scotland put it so precisely..." A triumph over cynicism."
Let us hope that the fruits of this visit are seen in the daily lives of all Catholics.
Let us also hope that our Bishops will encourage the use of the Tridentine Mass at least once a month in every Parish, so that all can experience the sacredness of that Rite, a Mass offered to God, with the priest leading his people in prayer.
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