A mass, what an exciting gift for an 18 y/o
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Caras has some pictures of the prince:
Afonso de Bragança festeja 18.º aniversário - Caras.pt
A importância de um Príncipe Herdeiro fazer 18 anos |
Apparently there have been masses in Lisbon, Aveiro, Braga, Porto, Coimbra, Viana do Castelo, Santarem.
I highly doubt the Mass was the only present The Prince of Beira got, but, for true believer, a Mass can be a wonderful present - I would love one for my birthday.
In fact, I think the Masses was a kind of "national" celebration, so the Royal Family could share and celebrate such a big event with the monarchists.
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The prayer made by His Royal Highness was very beautiful:
"My Lord, God of the Universe,
In celebrating eighteen years life,
At this soil that is my homeland,
I thank you for the people to which I belong entirely,
And for my whole family,
In my blood, I carry the Mission of serving the common good.
Before You, I come to ask the gift of, with Your Grace,
Correspond what is expected of me.
Give me, Father of Mercy,
Wisdon to speak in favor of the weak.
Enlighten my steps,
In the insecure fragility of time.
Strengthen my soul,
In the creative fidelity in which You inspires me.
In this land of Saint Mary, O God of goodness,
I trust Thee my life.
Amen."
Causa Imperial, the bigest monarchist group of Brazil, paid tribute to The Prince. His paternal grandmother was a Princess of Orleans-Braganza and the Imperial Family of Brazil and the Royal Family of Portugal are, obviously, intrinsically linked.
https://www.facebook.com/CausaImper...0092569363150/690975564274845/?type=1&theater