As 2023 draws to a close

Almighty, Eternal God, by ever giving strength to our weakness, you enable the Church to flourish even amidst its trials, so that when it appears to men to be utterly cast down, then rather does it gloriously prevail. Whilst, then, it accepts affliction as a proving of its faith, let it persevere, by your grace, in triumphant loyalty.  

Missal of Robert of Jumieges - 11th century

We recall with sadness that day a year ago when our beloved Pope Benedict was called from this life to the next. How greatly we miss him ! But we rely on his intercession.

AMDG