Pope Benedict says his guardian angel allowed accident to teach him humility

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Pope Benedict XVI

Les Combes, Italy, Jul 29, 2009 / 01:18 pm (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI said today that his guardian angel did not prevent him from fracturing his wrist earlier this month. He suggested his angel was “certainly following superior orders” in order to use the accident to teach him humility and to provide him with more time for prayer.

Speaking at the Alpine resort Les Combes, where he tripped and injured his wrist ten days ago, the Pope thanked law enforcement officials for being “like angels” in their response to his accident.

"Unfortunately, my own guardian angel did not prevent my injury, certainly following superior orders," Pope Benedict said, according to the Associated Press.

“Perhaps the Lord wanted to teach me more patience and humility, give me more time for prayer and meditation,” he continued.

The Pope had fractured his right wrist in his fall at his mountain chalet. He had surgery at a local hospital on July 17 and spent the remainder of his two-week vacation in a cast.

He maintained his public schedule but the cast made writing by hand difficult.

Pope Benedict had hoped to use his vacation to make progress on the second part of his book project Jesus of Nazareth. Instead of writing, he used a tape recorder to collect his thoughts.

The Pope left Les Combes on Wednesday evening to spend the rest of the summer in Castelgandolfo, the papal summer residence near Rome.

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Published by: Richard Kim
Arlington, VA 09/25/2009 01:51 PM EST

Wow, Just caught this comment on a blog. Seemingly mundane statement, but what a humble and prayerful person our Pope is. Just what I needed today. If you're out there, pray for a psychiatrist today and his patients. Thanks.

Published by: Debbie
Champaign, IL 07/31/2009 10:06 AM EST

I completely agree. When I had surgery a year ago, that is one thing I appreciated and remember the most - my spiritual enrichment. One is able to get away from the chaos of the everyday and really retreat with the Lord. Praying for your recovery as well as your special time with our Lord.

Published by: Karen Ann Martin
North Hills, California USA 07/30/2009 03:19 PM EST

I fractured my right shoulder two years ago and it took me weeks to be able to write. My prayers are surely with you

Published by: SK Larry
Bryan/TX/USA 07/30/2009 03:12 AM EST

We pray for Pope Benedict's full recovery from the accident.

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