VATICAN CITY, MAR 9, 2003 (VIS) - Today, the first Sunday of Lent, marks the start of the annual retreat for the Roman Curia in the Vatican's Redemptoris Mater Chapel in the presence of the Holy Father. Archbishop Angelo Comastri, prelate of Loreto, is the retreat master and he will speak on the theme "God is Love! Let us start from this beautiful news."
At 6 this evening there was Eucharistic exposition, the celebration of vespers, an introductory meditation, Eucharistic adoration and benediction.
In coming days there will be the celebration of Lauds and meditation at 9 a.m.; celebration of Terce and meditation at 10:15 a.m., vespers and meditation at 5 p.m.; meditation, the Rosary, Eucharistic adoration and benediction at 6:15 p.m.
Saturday morning, March 15, the spiritual exercises of the Roman Curia conclude with the celebration of Lauds and a closing meditation.
During this retreat all audiences have been cancelled, including the weekly general audience on Wednesday, March 12.
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