We
also wish to ask you, Venerable Brethren, to recite Mary's rosary
through the month of October with particular devotion, and to entreat
the Virgin Mother of God in suppliant prayer, for another intention
which is dear to Our heart: that the Roman Synod may bring many
blessings and benefits upon this city; that the forthcoming
Ecumenical Council, in which you will participate by your presence
and your advice, will add wondrous growth to the universal Church;
and that the renewed vigor of all the Christian virtues which We hope
this Council will produce will also serve as an invitation and
incentive to reunion for Our Brethren and children who are separated
from this Apostolic See.
--
Pope Saint John XXIII from
his Encyclical “GRATA
RECORDATIO”
