SPIRITUAL EXERCISES OF THE ROMAN CURIA BEGIN SUNDAY

VATICAN CITY, FEB 15, 2002 (VIS) - At 6 p.m. on February 17, first Sunday of Lent, the annual spiritual exercises of the Roman Curia will begin in the Vatican's "Redemptoris Mater" Chapel, in the presence of the Holy Father. That evening there will be the recitation of Vespers, an introduction to the exercises, and Eucharistic adoration.

Cardinal Claudio Hummes O.F.M., archbishop of Sao Paulo, Brazil, will give the retreat meditations, on the theme "ever disciples of Christ."

The programme from Monday, February 18 to Saturday, February 23 is as follows: 9 a.m., Lauds and meditation; 10:15 a.m., midday prayer and meditation; 5 p.m., Vespers and meditation; 6:15 p.m., meditation, Rosary, Eucharistic adoration and benediction. The spiritual exercises will conclude on Saturday morning, February 23, with the recitation of Lauds.

During the retreat all audiences will be suspended, including the weekly Wednesday general audience.

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