For the dead in L'Aquila

Please pray for the souls of the victims of the earthquake in L'Aquila, Italy. The funeral Mass was held today, by special dispensation from the Vatican. The Sacrament is usually not celebrated on Good Friday.





Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone at the funeral

Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice.
Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication.
If You, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand?
But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered.
I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word.
My soul waits for the Lord more than sentinels wait for the dawn.
More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord,
For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption;
And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.