On this final day of the novena, Bishop Joseph Strickland proclaims Ephesians 1:10 — “to unite all things in Christ” — as the Church’s urgent mandate. With heavenward hope, we pray for a pope who will: Crown Christ Anew – That the next pontiff may dethrone modern idols and restore the Social Kingship of Christ, declaring with Pius XI: “He must reign!” Set the Church Ablaze – That like a new Gregory the Great, he will revive reverence, purify worship, and send forth saints — for a Church made radiant before the Bridegroom comes. Complete the Mission – That his […]
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On this final day of the novena, Bishop Joseph Strickland proclaims Ephesians 1:10 — “to unite all things in Christ” — as the Church’s urgent mandate. With heavenward hope, we pray for a pope who will: Crown Christ Anew – That the next pontiff may dethrone modern idols and restore the Social Kingship of Christ, declaring with Pius XI: “He must reign!” Set the Church Ablaze – That like a new Gregory the Great, he will revive reverence, purify worship, and send forth saints — for a Church made radiant before the Bridegroom comes. Complete the Mission – That his […]
