While in recent days there appears to have been a growing coalescence around the idea that Francis' work should be built on, some of his critics remain far from convinced. So might there be enough of them to sway the vote as the Church attempts to reconcile the different outlooks and realities it faces around the globe?
sing the hymn of your glory, as withoutYou are indeed Holy, O Lord, and all you
have created rightly gives you praise,for through your Son our Lord JesusChrist, by the power and working of the
Holy Spirit, you give life to all things andmake them holy, and you never cease to
gather a people to yourself, so that from
the rising of the sun to its setting a pureAnd with your spirit.
Let us offer each other the sign of peace.Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof,