St. John Cantius Parish

Station - St. Peter in the Vatican

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Mar. 7, 2:00 am

SATURDAY IN THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT
STATION – ST. PETER IN THE VATICAN

In the past people used to prepare with prayer and fasting all the night before coming to this station which takes place in the major church of Christendom, by the tomb of the Prince of Apostles.

The human race has always felt the need of a priesthood: of men who have the official charge to be mediators between God and humanity, men who should consecrate themselves entirely to these mediations as to the very purpose of their lives; men who are set aside to offer to God public prayers and sacrifices in the name of society. For human society as such is bound to offer to God public and social worship. It is bound to acknowledge in Him its supreme Lord and first beginning, and to strive towards Him as to its last end, to give Him thanks and offer Him propitiation for sin.

It was in this station that the Pope consecrated priest, joining to the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist that of the Ordination of Priest. The monumentality of the Basilica and of the columned square which embraces the vast crowds like immense arms is only a frame work to the great light which from here radiates to all the world.

St. Peter, Rock of the Church, bearer of the keys of God’s kingdom, great priest of Jesus Christ, holy shepherd of His flock, bless those who are called to be fishers of men.

Let us pray: Direct our actions, we beseech thee, O Lord, by Thy inspiration and further them with Thy continual help, that every prayer of ours may begin always from Thee and through Thee likewise be ended. Thorough Christ our Lord. Amen.