Images of shepherd and fisherman.(ESSAY)(Excerpt)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: May 27, 2005 | Copyright information

The following are excerpts from the Vatican Web site's English translation of Pope Benedict XVI's inauguration homily:

... And now, at this moment, weak servant of God that I am, I must assume this enormous task, which truly exceeds all human capacity.... I do not have to carry alone what in truth I could never carry alone. All the saints of God are there to protect me, to sustain me and to carry me. And your prayers, my dear friends, your indulgence, your love, your fai...

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