Our Beloved Benedict XVI

Benedict XVI, our beloved Pope-emeritus, passed to his Eternal Reward at his residence in Rome earlier today, 31st December.  May he rest in peace. Amen.

Pope Benedict during Vespers in Saint Peter's
31st December 2011.

Over the last few years, Benedict XVI has quietly and slowly faded away.  Who would have believed that he would live so long beyond his abdication from the seat of Peter?  In these almost 10 years, he has continued to make a gentle contribution to the Church. He had the grace of a happy death, in God's embrace. 

How greatly the Church - now beleaguered by dissension, false-teaching, horrid scandals and rancour - will miss the holy presence of our beloved Benedict XVI.

May the angels lead him into Paradise.

AMDG