Readers Respond: Show Your Support for Pope Benedict XVI

When Pope Benedict XVI was first elected, he asked that the faithful pray for him, "that I may not flee for fear of the wolves." Easter 2010 was a particularly trying time for the Holy Father, as various news organizations set aside any pretense to objectivity in an attempt to tie him to scandals involving clerical sexual abuse—even though the Holy Father has done more than anyone else, both as pope and previously, to try to rid the Church of abusive priests.

Please leave a message in support of Pope Benedict XVI and tell us what prayers and other devotions you will offer for his defense.

His Holy Intentions

I enjoy sharing them with my children so they know what we are praying for along with our Pope.

—Guest kathy cole

God Is With You

I pray that God will give you the strength and wisdom to go through this with confidence. God bless our Pope.

—Guest Leo Teng

I Support the Holy Father

Merciful Lord, protect us from the enemy and grant us Your peace. Amen.

—Guest Flavia

You Are Indeed the Holy Father

God couldn't have chosen a more deserving successor of Blessed John Paul II. You are an inspiration to our children. Be forever blessed.

—Guest Judy Maphai

I Truly Believe!!

I truly believe that those who use the name of God to hide behind to commit wrong to another will not be able to hide, and those who truly follow the word of God will find them and when they are judged before God have the harshest punishment!!

—Guest Leslee505

Catholic Customs

Thank you, Holy Father, for emphasizing the Catholic customs.

—Guest Chris Akwarandu,11

The Man Chosen by My Saviour

The man chosen by my Saviour to look after His flock, the Shepherd next to Jesus. My prayers are always there for you, my Holy Father in Jesus Christ. Mother Mary, protect him from all ordeals and sufferings he is facing today. A Catholic has to undergo sufferings to follow Jesus. Pray to God the Father.

—Guest Cleto German Pereira

I Trust My Catholic Church

In the Journey of our life, we need a Map to locate our destination and to find the shortest route to that destination. I believe that this Map is nothing but the teachings of the Holy Catholic Church based on the Holy Bible and the destination is God the Almighty. Bless us to carry this Map throughout our Journey to ensure the correct route to the destination.

—Guest Sony Thomas

I Support the Holy Father

We are one with the Holy Father, and we pray for him always, especially his monthly intention. God Bless you Holy Father.

—Guest Nancy

Prayers

I will pray for our beloved Holy Father. To free him from all those who want to let him down—a prayer of strength and wisdom.

—Guest maryS

Prayers

3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 Glory Bes daily for our Holy Father's intention.

—Guest Joyce C Giblin

Laity

May he receive the Heart of Jesus and inflame our hearts.

—Guest Mark Webre

Supoort Prayer for Papa Benendict XVI

Papa I support you to the fullest. May the Almighty God shower you with blessings for your love that expands even to the ones living with HIV and Aids. We feel the warmth if we know that you are with us in your mind. Keep it up Papa!

—Guest salome chizororo

Upset With the Whole Catholic Family

I can't believe he is not being supported by every Catholic. He should be... God chose him through the Holy Spirit. Every good Catholic does know that. I will continue to pray for him and all us sinners.

—Guest Jacque Luke

I Pray for You Every Day

When I say the rosary during the day, I ask the Lord and His Mother for your health and intentions and for the graces of the rosary for you and Archbishops Carlson, Dolan and Chaput. I thank them for your vocations and ask them to protect you from evil.

—abbyschult