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These are Pope's words at today's audience:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Today I would like to reflect with you on Psalm one hundred and thirty-seven, a hymn of thanksgiving. From the temple in Jerusalem, the psalmist lifts his voice in praise and adoration of God. Despite trials and tribulations, he is confident that the ever faithful God will hear him.
What began as the psalmist’s personal prayer becomes a song of praise from "all the kings of the earth", giving glory to God who "looks on the lowly" and comes to the aid of the oppressed.
Finally the psalmist prays that the Lord will continue to watch over him and to protect him from danger in the future. In the words of Saint Ephraim, "Praise to you, for whom all things are possible; praise to you from all those who understand your truth".
I welcome the English-speaking pilgrims here today, from Australia, Canada, England, Finland, and the United States of America. A special greeting to the newly-professed Missionaries of Charity, to the English priests who are celebrating their tenth anniversary of ordination and to the choir members from Veteli in Finland. I pray that your visit to Rome will strengthen your faith and your love for the Lord. May God bless you all.
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