But only after he had asked them to pray with - and for - him.
That is why, on this day, we pray with the families of those who died.
"Here we are to pray with you, offer sympathy and thank you, " he said.
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The purpose of the archbishop's visit was to pray and encourage others in Cornwall to pray with him.
Father Moretti says he is willing to allow soldiers to pray with their weapons, given the realities of wartime life in Kabul.
"The supreme pontiff wishes to pray with us and for us, and to acquire first-hand knowledge of the hard conditions of our region, " he added.
But the Ahmadis say they have never tried to convert anyone and they just want to pray with the 400 or so members of their own community.
It was characteristic that when he greeted his flock for the first time, Pope Francis blessed them, but only after he had asked them to pray with him - and for him.
The chubby American's slacks are to be seen to be believed and I pray they come with a volume control.
"Those who are sick may wish to watch the Sunday TV Mass on their television at home and pray in solidarity with their parish community, " the statement said.
Then they went to pray in the local synagogue with their neighbors.
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We pray for those who are recovering with courage and with hope.
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"Western companies aren't really competing with them, " Pray says.
Only 31% of French Moroccans pray once a week or more (with only 10% praying daily).
And we pray that this nation produces more leaders with your sense of decency and civility and integrity.
"I have made this decision with great care and I pray it is the right one, " Mr Bush said.
And we must all hope and pray that the war will be short with minimum casualties and an outcome that helps to secure a better world.
Founders of high-tech firms, who once hoped to make their fortunes with an IPO, now pray that a big firm such as Google will buy them.
Bowler, a Thailand-based Australian, has run half a dozen of the tours in recent years, during which participants are taught the basics of Islamic practice, study Islamic history and calligraphy, pray in mosques and live and eat with Muslim families.
We hope and pray that Iran hears this appeal and responds with compassion.
Meanwhile, let us pray whoever is the next pope is also equipped with compassion, mercy and vision.
The speech ends with the words, "I pray that the blessing of Almighty God may rest upon your counsels".
The folks with plenty o' plenty got to pray the whole darn day.
Or else you double up with another 1, 000 shares, pray that Apple does not fall further, and sell the first batch after 31 days.
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