HOMILY OF INAUGURATION MASS OF BENEDICT XVI

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[Salvation]

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We thank you, Lord, for Pope Benedict XVI!

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[AlbionGirl]

Bumped, bookmarked and thanks.

[Salvation]

Thank you -- and my pleasure.

[Salvation]

Good-morning, everyone.

Lots of pictures here:

(Live Thread)The Solemn Mass of Inauguration of Pope Benedict XVI

[goldstategop]

I was struck by the invocation of the theme from Exodus - the imagery of people searching for union with God. The Pope was aware its the first day of Passover and this invocation is not an accident. And the rest of his message built on it by arguing that freedom without God is not really freedom - its a different form of slavery. We will really be free only when we extend thanks to the One who implanted the very idea of freedom in our souls. We need God to complete us - by experiencing freedom that can be found only in the joy and strength of faith in Him.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[livius]

Good analysis! That was an excellent connection with Passover.

[pieces of time]

Pope Benedict's homily is well worth a read and re-read. Just like his homily for the Funeral Mass of John Paul the Great, this one is very full.
Thank you.

[Salvation]

**That was an excellent connection with Passover.**

Which is today!

(But you already know that.)

[tiredoflaundry]

bump!

[livius]

Yes. I heard that the reason there were fewer Jewish representatives than usual at the Mass this morning was because of the fact that it was Passover, so naturally they were otherwise occupied.

[goldstategop]

The Pope invited the Chief Rabbi Of Rome to attend his investiture. Due to the holiday it was impossible for the Chief Rabbi to come and pay his respects but in this case, it was the thought behind the invitation that counted for a great deal more than the invitation itself.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[sneakers]

Thanks for posting this and thanks for the ping Salvation! I didn't get a chance to watch. Hoping to catch the installation later today on EWTN.

[livius]

Incidentally, one thing I would really like to see is for the Catholic Church (Latin Rite) to adopt the Orthodox Paschal calendar, which is much more closely connected to Passover.

[FourtySeven]

Thanks for the ping, one for the bookmark!

[goldstategop]

That would be a good idea and would emphasize the shared religious heritage of Christians and Jews. No one is calling for religious syncretism or the idea every religion must become alike or one religion ought to be subordinate to another - rather the idea of true ecumenism is to honor the differences between different faiths in a respectful manner while at the same time defending the common values all faiths share in a world in which the place of religion is under siege and very much in doubt.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)

[ELS]

My real programme of governance is not to do my own will, not to pursue my own ideas, but to listen, together with the whole Church, to the word and the will of the Lord, to be guided by Him, so that He himself will lead the Church at this hour of our history.

Thank you, God, for giving us such a holy, intelligent and brave Supreme Pontiff.

[Judica me]

I'm very concerned that Pope Benedict XVI continues to carry that grotesque crucifix carried for many years by his predecessor. He needs our prayers.

[Diva]

Thank you Salvation for posting. I watched this morning but didn't get past the Pallium as I fell asleep. Also, I find Pope Benedict easier to read than to listen to as I can digest his words better that way.

[bornacatholic]

Council of Nicea A.D. 325

We also send you the good news of the settlement concerning the holy pasch, namely that in answer to your prayers this question also has been resolved. All the brethren in the East who have hitherto followed the Jewish practice will henceforth observe the custom of the Romans and of yourselves and of all of us who from ancient times have kept Easter together with you. Rejoicing then in these successes and in the common peace and harmony and in the cutting off of all heresy, welcome our fellow minister, your bishop Alexander, with all the greater honour and love. He has made us happy by his presence, and despite his advanced age has undertaken such great labour in order that you too may enjoy peace.

Pray for us all that our decisions may remain secure through almighty God and our lord Jesus Christ in the holy Spirit, to whom is the glory for ever and ever. Amen.