In this time of difficulty for the Church of Christ, we, the people of God wish to show our support to the thousands of good priests throughout the world who have served us with their lives, who have nurtured, consoled, sustained us with the sacraments and showed us the road to salvation. We stand by you, the quiet heroes. Pope Benedict XVI, our 'sweet Christ on earth' we pray that this show of support strengthens you, our father and good shepherd. Again, we stand by you.