Today we received a copy of the elegant booklet that includes the programs (complete with prayers and readings) for the pope’s prayer services, liturgies and Masses during his American visit. There is an especially beautiful prayer for his visit to Ground Zero. Also, Latinists will be happy that there are many occasions for orandi. Here it is, on the Vatican’s website, in a pdf document: "Messale USA" James Martin, SJ
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