Vatican City, 10 November 2015 (VIS) –
Yesterday, 9 November, festivity of the dedication of the Basilica of
St. John Lateran, Pope Francis conferred episcopal ordination to
Msgr. Angelo De Donatis, of the clergy of Rome, who was appointed
auxiliary bishop of Rome on 14 September.
The homily pronounced by the Holy
Father during the mass was essentially the ritual homily for the
ordination of bishops from the Italian edition of the Pontificale
Romanum. However, Francis added some phrases dedicated in particular
to the proclamation of the Word, the welcome of the poor and
vulnerable, and mercy.
“Announcing the Word at every
opportunity and also at less opportune moments; admonish … but
always kindly, exhort with magnanimity and doctrine. May your words
be simple, so that everyone can understand, rather than long
homilies. … Remember your father, how happy he was to find nearby
another parish where Mass was celebrated without a homily! May your
homilies be the transmission of God's grace: simple, that everyone
may understand, and so that all wish to become better”.
“With your heart, love like a father
and a brother all those whom God entrusts to you; as I have said,
first and foremost the priests, deacons and seminarians; but also the
poor, the vulnerable, and those who are in need of welcome and help.
Exhort the faithful to cooperate in apostolic efforts and listen to
them willingly and with patience. Often you will need a lot of
patience … but the Kingdom of God is built in this way”.
“As we near the Year of Mercy, I ask
you as a brother to be merciful. The Church and the world are in need
of great mercy. Teach priests and seminarians the path of mercy. With
words, but most of all through your attitude. The Father's mercy
always receives, there is always room in His heart, He never turns
anyone away. He waits, and waits. … I wish you great mercy”.
During the rite of consigning the
episcopal ring, the Pope also added: “Do not forget that, before
this ring, there was that of your parents. Defend the family”.
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