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What a moment!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yesterday was a very special day when Pope Francis and the faithful of the world came together spiritually and virtually to beg God’s mercy to stop the coronavirus that has been attacking the world. In a very empty St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis carried out a prayer service which included the reading of the Gospel, after which he gave a very moving homily, followed by a time of Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction, as well as an Urbi et Orbi blessing to impart a plenary indulgence (if you are in the proper disposition–no attachment to venial sin). This blessing is usually reserved for Christmas and Easter time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I knelt on my living room floor for most of that hour, participating in the deep spiritual moments. It was powerful and moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a video<\/a> of some of the scenes from yesterday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another video<\/a> which is the entire prayer service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another video<\/a> from Rome Reposts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is an article <\/a>from Vatican News with the text of the homily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep praying everyone, and please stay home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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