John Chambers, Servant Of Christ And Master Of Hearts, And His Ministry In Philadelphia

He reappeared in a white cassock with a shoulder-length cape and a high white sash. Grinning happily, he took the throne that had been erected in front of the altar, and joyful Cardinals approached one by one to embrace him and to kiss the papal ring.БЂ«БЂњ Rome did not get its first real look at John Paul until the next day, when 200,000 people filled St. PeterБЂ™s Square for the weekly Sunday noon blessing. John Paul spoke for seven minutesБЂ¦Let us БЂunderstand each other,БЂ™ he told the crowd. БЂI do not have the wisdom of heart of Pope John, nor the preparation and culture of Pope Paul. However, now I am in their place and must try to help the church. I hope you will help me with your prayers.БЂ™БЂ¦ БЂњThe new pope, John Paul, gave a glimpse of his personal style with the plans for his Sept. 3 open-air accession ceremonies. At his direction it was not called a БЂcoronationБЂ™ or БЂenthronement,БЂ™ but a БЂsolemn Mass to mark the start of his ministry as Supreme Pastor.БЂ™ John Paul asked not to be carried on the usual portable throne but to walk in procession ...»