VATICAN CITY, JAN 8, 2005 (VIS) - The Holy Father this morning received 100 members of the 31st squadron of the Italian Air Force, who are responsible for air transportation of the Pope within Italy. Saying "I welcome you with joy and greet you with affection," he thanked the Air Force for "the generous and unique cooperation that you offer to my pastoral ministry."
Focusing on "the mystery of the Eucharist," John Paul II said "this bread of eternal life is Christ, the source of our hope, a font of love from whom constantly flow on the world gifts of justice, pardon and peace. Dear ones, we feel the richness of this spiritual mystery above all by participating in Sunday Mass, which for Christians is the center and high point of the week!"
AC/EUCHARIST/AIR FORCE SQUADRON VIS 20050110 (150)
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