Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, Holy Mass, Welcome Address, Cracow, Blonie Field

BENEDICTUS QUI VENIT IN NOMINE DOMINI!

BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!

Holy Father

Cracow welcomes you.

The fatherland of John Paul II welcomes you.

He himself welcomes you from above.

Today He is glad that you follow in his footsteps.

He rejoices to see that you strengthen everything that he promoted generously and patiently.

Years ago, He called you to Rome as His closest Collaborator.

Now you are continuing his mission

and represent Christ on the earth for us.

Holy Father,

all the saints of Cracow region, with St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr, welcome you

All Poland welcomes you

Gaude Mater Polonia!

We all welcome you with our ardent hearts.

We are glad to have twenty Cardinals and Bishops from all over Europe who welcome you here with us

There are seventy Rectors of Polish Universities who also welcome you today.

Thank you for your presence among us. Thank you for accompanying us on our way.

Thank you for strengthening our faith, hope and love.

Thank you for leading us to Jesus Crist.

You have the rigth to our hearts.

You have the right to our grateful prayer.

Our home is your home.

Our Church is your Church.

Bless us and lead us.

Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini!

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!

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