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Pope Benedictus is troubled by his thoughts and begs for Jesus to come to him and bless him with the stigmata. He is astounded when Jesus appears and needs proof that it is really him. Jesus outlines the new path chosen for Pope Benedictus by the Holy Trinity.
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BENEDICTUS (aloud) Why me, dear Jesus? Why me? Why have you chosen to afflict me with my present thoughts? I begged you, please, bless me with the stigmata. Pierce my hands, my feet, my side, as yours were pierced, and I shall gladly suffer them, as you did. (looks at hands) But no stigmata comes. Only questions new to me and, God forgive me, the last thing I expected
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