Benedict XVI: I'm Back for the Praying Church

Benedict XVI: I'm Back for the Praying Church

TRIBUNNEWS.COM, JAKARTA - Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday (27/02/2013) deliver 'farewell speech' in front of tens of thousands of people, who were present in St. Peter's Square.
Vatican Radio also broadcast 'farewell speech' Pope Benedict XVI. Aloisius Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI names, greeting pilgrims from Rome at 07.00 am meet Via della Conciliazione, long road stretches from St. Peter's Square to the River Tiber.
To Tribunnews.com, Pastor Mark SVD of Rome express, such as St. Peter's Square flooded by a sea of ​​people. Pilgrims waving banners with the words of all sorts, such as 'Grazie Santo Padre' (Thank you Holy Father), 'Arrivederci' (See you again), or 'Perga per noi' (pray for us).
The pilgrims were incessantly chanted 'Benedetto', the name of the Pope in Italian. Sometimes also heard cries of 'Viva il Papa', and followed by a thrilling mixed choir morning mood.
According to Pastor Mark, promptly at 10:35 am in Rome, car Papa drove slowly into St. Peter's Square from the right side of the Basilica.
Behind him sat a personal secretary, Monsignor Georg Gaenswein, the pope ordained archbishop on January 6, 2013, and concurrently Head of Household (Prefettura) Pope.
When looking at Papa Car, stronger and crowded masses chanting, as he clapped.
After passing a few blocks to greet crowds and accompanied by military music of his native region, Bavaria, Germany, the Pope rose to the throne, a white chair that has been familiar with since the last eight years.
As usual, before sitting down, the Pope spread his hands toward the crowd, as if to embrace them one by one.
"Eight years ago, when it was clear that I am elected to the papacy, the dominant question in my mind is, Lord, what do you want from me? Why did you choose me? I know that ever since I was carrying a heavy burden on the shoulders, "said Pope.
Eight years ago, he added, were the years of beautiful and meaningful, but also a challenging period. Thus, like the church of the apostles ark bobbing on Lake Gennesaret.
"The storm and crashing waves caused fear and panic, and God slept in the stern. But thanks, God did not leave the ark, as God's ark," said Pope.
Hearing that, the crowd applauded while chanting the name of the Pope. Benedict realized that during the service period, God is always close to his people, and the bestower of all that is necessary to the progress of the Church.
The Pope also expressed his gratitude to the workers in the Vatican, and all the people were scattered around the world. During his tenure, he deeply felt the support and closeness of Catholics wide, though many of them have never met her in person.
Ahead of his speech, which lasted about 20 minutes, the Pope take courage and faith Catholics worldwide.
"I went. It was a decision that I took voluntarily. But you have to keep the faith chirpy. I went not for personal business. I'm going to dedicate themselves to prayer for our beloved church. God calls us into a community of faith, will remain with us, fills our hearts with hope, and illuminate us with His love without limits, "he said with a trembling voice.
The Pope also expressed his gratitude to all the people and citizens of the world, who have been supporting his mission assignment in prayer and their presence.
"The pope belongs to everyone, and so many people feel very close. I received a letter from the world's biggest luminaries, from heads of state, religious leaders, representatives from the world of culture and so on. I also received many letters from ordinary people who write to me from their hearts, "he said.
After the last speech, the audience was already membeludak until the end of the Via della Conciliazione stood up, gave a long applause.
Waving flags and banners seem more calm sad omen. The Pope stood up, waving to the audience. A strong momentum that could reap tears.
The ceremony continued with the delivery of separate greetings and thanks from the audience, represented by the English, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, and Arabic.
At the end of the audience, the Pope and the audience sang together the Our Father in Latin. Then, he closed with a final blessing as pope.
He abdicated. Walking toward Papa Car, take a seat. Papa Car drops slowly from the courtyard of the Basilica towards the audience. Throne, white chairs, stayed empty.
Pope moves out, accompanied by a long applause, calling his name and tear while still loose.
At the Papa Car, he continues to spread his hands, as if to take away about 200 thousand audience with him.
Embrace arm certainly too short for the amount of this magnitude, especially for Catholics worldwide. However, the prayer of the Mount Mons Vaticanus, he and all Catholics in the five continents will remain united. Thank you Holy Father Bekediktus XVI. (*)