The official canonization ceremonies -- in which Blesssed John XXIII and Blessed John Paul II will be declared Saints -- will occur this week on April 27 in Rome. Official Images of Saints John XXIII and John Paul II have been approved at the Vatican.
As a result, the Holy See Press Office has released official images of the two popes that include the halo of sainthood. Haloes are permitted exclusively for those who are canonized by the Church.
Each pope's image is accompanied by a prayer.
The “Prayer to Saint John XXIII" states: Your simple and meek persona carried the scent of God and the desire of goodness was inflamed in the heart.
It concludes: 'Pray for us so that we do not limit ourselves to mourn the darkness but rather to enkindle the light, bringing Christ everywhere and always praying to Mary. Amen.'
The “Prayer to Saint John Paul II” states: Oh, Saint John Paul, from the window of Heaven grant us your blessing! Bless the Church that you loved, served and guided with courage towards the paths of the world to bring Christ to all, and all to Christ.
It concludes: 'Oh, Saint John Paul, from the window of Heaven, where we see you next to Mary, send to us all the blessings of God. Amen.”
To see the official images, look above and/or go to: http://on.fb.me/1qE6CAD
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