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New York City, N.Y., Feb 21, 2013 \/ 02:42 pm (CNA\/EWTN News<\/a>).- Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is calling on his archdiocese to pray in a particular way for Pope Benedict on Feb. 22, the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cI have\u2026asked that tomorrow, February 22, the Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, we remember Pope Benedict in a special way with special Masses and Eucharistic adoration,\u201d Cardinal Dolan wrote today in his column for \u201cCatholic New York.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cIn these days of novelty and uncertainty, when many may be anxious and nervous, we need more than ever to return to the Lord, as individuals and together as the Church.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tOn Feb. 11, Pope Benedict announced his intention to resign the office of the papacy, which will be effective on Feb. 28. It marks the first time a pope has abdicated since Gregory XII in 1415.<\/p>\n

\tCardinal Dolan has also instituted a novena in the New York archdiocese lasting from Feb. 20 to 28 to pray in thanksgiving for Pope Benedict, for his health, and for \u201cguidance as awe await his successor.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tThe Chair of Peter is an important feast for the papacy, Cardinal Dolan explained, because it marks the authority and mission of the pope for the universal Church and reminds us of the history of the office, stretching back to Christ's appointment of Saint Peter as \u201cuniversal pastor.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWe need Peter among us. Without the charism of Peter in the Church, we would be tossed about by every gust of wind, every false doctrine, every silly trend,\u201d reflected Cardinal Dolan.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cPeter is the gift of Jesus to the Church, a teacher to hand on the deposit of the faith, and to be a sign of unity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tCardinal Dolan reflected that in the modern age in which the pope is \u201cimmediately present\u201d to Catholics throughout the world, Pope Benedict's abdication left some feeling adrift or abandoned.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cTo them I would like to address a few words,\u201d he said. \u201cBenedict himself reminded us this week that it is Christ Jesus who remains always the Supreme Pastor of the Church. Popes, bishops, parish priests \u2013 yes, even cardinals \u2013 all come and go; Jesus alone remains.\u201d<\/p>\n

\t\u201cPeter is the rock to be sure, but it is the Lord Jesus who is the cornerstone and the sure foundation of the Church. The news of this past week should be a reminder of that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tMarking the contrast between Pope Benedict's decision, and the decision of John Paul II to remain in office until his death, Cardinal Dolan reminded us that \u201choliness is not uniformity.\u201d Their differing decisions can both be admired, and manifest the harmonious diversity which reflects the grandeur of God.<\/p>\n

\tNew York's archbishop re-assured the faithful that Pope Benedict's decision was the fruit of prayer, of dialogue and friendship with Christ. The pope realized that another must take up the task of strengthening the brethren.<\/p>\n

\tCardinal Dolan exhorted prayers for the future pontiff, saying that \u201cin these Lenten days we need to pray and offer penance for the man who will be the new successor of Peter among us.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tHe also sought prayers for himself, as he prepares to travel to Rome for the conclave.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cWhen I was created a cardinal, I knew in theory that one day a conclave would come. Now it is a reality, and I ask your prayers for me as your archbishop that I might be an instrument of the Lord\u2019s grace and providence in the days ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n

\tSt. Peter's response to Christ when many followers deserted him \u2013 Lord, to whom shall we go? \u2013 must be at the forefront of the cardinal-electors' minds, reflected the head of the New York archdiocese.<\/p>\n

\t\u201cI ask you to pray for me that, in the midst of all the conflicting voices, I go to the Lord Himself, ascending those steps in a way that will be pleasing to Him on the day of my death and judgment.\u201d<\/p>\n

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