I just heard that the last word of the Holy Father was "Amen"...It was reported that he held the hand of his secretary, looked out the window, uttered "Amen"...and then died...
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VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II, the Polish pontiff who led the Roman Catholic Church for more than a quarter century and became history's most-traveled pope, died Saturday night in his Vatican apartment. He was 84.More...
The announcement came from papal spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls and was distributed to journalists via e-mail.
"The Holy Father died this evening at 9:37 p.m. (2:37 p.m. EST) in his private apartment. All the procedures outlined in the apostolic Constitution `Universi Dominici Gregis' that was written by John Paul II on Feb. 22, 1996, have been put in motion."
A Mass was scheduled for St. Peter's Square for Sunday morning.
Always quick to bring a smile to the people.
Always sharing Jesus and the Gospel to all.
A Shepherd, a Pastor of God's people.
A man of deep prayer and concern for humanity...
Good bye dear Papa...We miss you!
Our Holy Father, the Vicar of Christ, Successor of Peter.
Requiem aeternam dona ei, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Peace, our dear Holy Father. May the love of the people you served so unselfishly surround and lift you as you rise, effortlessly, through the clouds. We rejoice. You are no longer suffering pain or discomfort, your journey is over and you will be rewarded with God's waiting embrace, and the open arms of Our Lady of Fatima for whom you had such special devotion. *
"Jesus said, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die."
- John 11:25, 26
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LITANY FOR THE DYING
Come to his assistance, ye Saints of God, come forth to meet him, ye Angels of the Lord; Receiving his soul: Offering it in the sight of the Most High.
V. May Christ receive you, who hath called you, and may the Angels bear you into Abraham's bosom.
R. Receiving his soul: Offering it in the sight of the Most High.
V. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
R. Offering it in the sight of the Most High.
V. Lord have mercy.
R. Christ have mercy.
V. Lord have mercy.
(Silently) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses, as we forgive those who tresspass against us.
V. And lead us not into temptation.
R. But deliver us from evil.
V. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord.
R. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
V. From the gate of hell
R. Deliver his soul, O Lord.
V. May he rest in peace.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer
R. And let my cry come unto You.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with you spirit.
Let us pray
To You, O Lord, do we commend the soul of Your servant, John Paul II, that being dead to the world he may live unto You; and whatsoever sins he has committed through the frailty of his mortal nature, wash away by the pardon of Your most merciful love. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
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NUNC dimittis servum tuum, Domine * Secundum verbum tuum in pace:
Quia viderunt oculi mei * salutare tuum
Quod parasti * ante faciem omnium populorum:
Lumen ad revelationem gentium, * Et gloriam plebis tuae Israel.
NOW dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, * in peace, according to Thy word:
For mine own eyes hath seen * Thy salvation,
Which Thou hast prepared * in the sight of all the peoples,
A light to reveal Thee to the nations * and the glory of Thy people Israel.
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* Hat tip to MadIvan
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