Today the Holy See Press Office reported:
“The College has a great spirit of preparation that is serious, profound, and unhurried. Perhaps that is why it still did not seem opportune to take a vote on the date of the Conclave, which a large part of the College could sense as something forced in the dynamic of reflection.”
Comments like this begin to express the attitude of many here - a little sad but decidedly optimistic. The Cardinals meet every day to prepare and organize for the conclave and that has afforded us a special opportunity - many have come to celebrate Mass with us these last few days. Here are some snipits from what I remember...
Cardinal Egan - Never forget Jesus Christ is priest and victim. Never forget we encounter Him at the Mass through the person of the priest.
Cardinal Wuerl - Confession is the Sacrament of the New Evangelization.
Cardinal Dolan - The press is constantly asking the Cardinals if the Church will change now, if the next Pope will be open to change. The answer is yes - the Church has always expressed a desire for a profound change. We want God to enter into our hearts and convert us. We want Him to change our wills to conform with His will, not try to conform His will to ours. Let us pray...
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