Let us pray for Pope Francis, who, after much suffering and struggle, completed his earthly journey and returned to the House of the Heavenly Father on Easter Monday morning. May the Lord receive him among the saints in heaven, so that he may intercede for us and guide us along the path of mercy and hope.
Let us pray for the cardinal electors, that the Holy Spirit may fill them with wisdom to choose a leader for the visible Church who will guide God’s people faithfully and lovingly with the Spirit’s help. May the new pope have the wisdom to lead us toward the kingdom of eternal happiness.
Let us also pray for those who worked hard to prepare for the beatification celebration and for the pilgrims who wished to participate, especially for those who feel discouraged because the ceremony could not take place as planned.
May the Spirit of creativity and joy strengthen them so that, drawing strength from Magdi’s example, they may continue to grow in Christ’s friendship in the time ahead.
