The Vatican News service reports that this afternoon in St. Peter’s Basilica, on the occasion of the General Congregations proceeding the Conclave, the College of Cardinals will pray for the Church.
The celebration, which will be held at 5:00pm at the Altar of the Cathedra, will begin with the recitation of the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary in Italian and Latin. Following the Rosary will be the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and a brief time for Adoration. Then simple recitation of Vespers (the Church’s evening prayer) will be presided over by Cardinal Angelo Comastri, archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica. The rite will conclude with Eucharistic Benediction offered by Cardinal Comastri.
The prayer booklet for the celebration can be found online at the website of the Office for Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff:
http://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/index.it.htm.
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