Prayer for Pope Benedict XVI
Lord, source of eternal life and truth give to your shepherd, Benedict, a spirit of courage
and right judgment, a spirit of knowledge and love. By governing with fidelity those entrusted
to his care, may he, as successor to the Apostle Peterand Vicar of Christ, build your Church
into a sacrament of unity, love and peace for all the world. Amen.

V Let us pray for Benedict, the pope.
R May the Lord preserve him, give him a long life, make him blessed
upon the earth, and not hand him over to the power of his enemies.

V May your hand be upon your holy servant.
R And upon your son, whom you have anointed.

Our Father......... Hail Mary........... Glory Be........