Je Te remercie, Seigneur,
pour la bénédiction d’une longue vie
car, à ceux qui se réfugient en Toi,
Tu accordes toujours de porter des fruits.
Pardonne, ô Seigneur,
ma résignation et mon désenchantement,
mais ne m’abandonne pas
lorsque mes forces déclinent.
Apprends-moi à regarder avec espérance
l’avenir que Tu me donnes,
à la mission que Tu me confies
et de chanter Tes louanges sans fin.
Fais de moi un tendre artisan
de Ta révolution,
pour m’occuper de mes petits-enfants avec amour
et tous les petits qui cherchent refuge en Toi.
Protège, ô Seigneur, le Pape François
et accorde à Ton Église
de libérer le monde de la solitude.
Dirige nos pas sur le chemin de la paix.
Amen.
This year, on July 24, 2022, will be held the Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Instituted by Pope Francis in 2021, this day is celebrated every year throughout the Church on the 4th Sunday of July, which is close to the Feast of Saint Joachim and Saint Anne.
On May 10th, Pope Francis presented his message for the 2nd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly under the theme :
I give thanks to you, Lord,
For the blessing of a long life
For, to those who take refuge in You,
Grant always to bear fruit.
Forgive, O Lord,
Resignation and disillusionment,
But forsake me not
When my strength declines.
Teach me to look with hope
To the future you give me,
To the mission you entrust to me
And to sing your praises without end.
Make me a tender craftsman
Of Your revolution,
To guard with love my grandchildren
And all the little ones who seek shelter in You.
Protect, O Lord, Pope Francis
And grant Thy Church
To deliver the world from loneliness.
Direct our steps in the way of peace.
Amen.