A Penitent Blogger

Mindful of my imperfections, seeking to know Truth more deeply and to live Love more fully.

Quid sum miser tunc dicturus? Quem patronum rogaturus? Cum vix iustus sit securus?
Recordare, Iesu pie, Quod sum causa tuae viae: Ne me perdas illa die...

Saturday, April 02, 2005

Papal Health Update

The following information is an update as of 9 this morning (Rome time):

"The general, cardio-respiratory and metabolic conditions of the Holy Father are substantially unchanged and therefore are very serious.

"As of dawn this morning, the start of a compromised state of consciousness was observed.

"Mass was celebrated at 7:30 this morning in the presence of the Pope.

"Last evening the Pope probably had in mind the young people whom he has met throughout the world during his pontificate. In fact, he seemed to be referring to them when, in his words, and repeated several times, he seemed to have said the following sentence:

“'I have looked for you. Now you have come to me. And I thank you.'"