VATICAN CITY, SEP 12, 2004 (VIS) - Addressing the pilgrims who had come to Castelgandolfo to pray the Angelus with him, Pope John Paul, in remarks made before the Marian prayer, noted that "according to an ancient tradition, today is the feast of the name of Mary." He said that her name is "indissolubly linked that that of Jesus" and it "was to her that the dying Jesus entrusted everyone as children."
"May Mary watch over mankind in this hour marked by shocking explosions of violence," said the Pope. "May she especially watch over the new generations who are so anxious to build a future of hope for everyone. I felt this great hope for a world of justice and peace in the children, young people and adults of Italian Catholic Action whom I met last Sunday in Loreto on the occasion of their national pilgrimage."
"As I think of their witness, I wish here to recall the three instructions I entrusted to Catholic Action in Loreto: 'contemplation' to walk on the path of holiness; 'communion' to promote the spirituality of unity; and 'mission' to be evangelical leaven in every place. May Our Lady help Catholic Action to enthusiastically pursue their commitment to apostolic witness, always working in close contact with the hierarchy, and participating in a responsible way for parish and diocesan action."
ANG/MARY:CATHOLIC ACTION/... VIS 20040913 (230)
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