Archbishop Sample's Play by Play of the Installation

Above is a picture of Pope Francis as he prayed at the tomb of St. Peter before the Installation Mass which was at 3 a.m. local time.

As he watched the televised Mass, Archbishop Alexander Sample (@ArchbishpSample) tweeted his thoughts. Archbishop Sample is the Archbishop-designate of the Catholic Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon and is the Bishop Of Marquette in Michigan. Here were his tweets:

I'm watching live the inauguration of Pope Francis' pontificate. A glorious day in Rome and for the whole Church! Laudetur Iesus Christus!

Very moving to see Pope Francis pray before Mass at the tomb of St. Peter - called the "confessio" below the papal altar in St. Peter's.

Pope Francis begins the Mass in Latin. An international gathering, so he uses the universal language of the Church.

Pope Francis receives the pallium and the ring of the fisherman as Mass begins - powerful symbols of his office.

Pope Francis does not chant the Collect but recites it. Interesting.

Six cardinals representing the whole college come forward to show their filial respect and obedience to the new Pope.

The Pope uses the confiteor as the Act of Penitence.

The Kyrie from the Missa de Angelis and Gloria sung alternating with the choir.

Pope Francis has his head bowed and looks very much deep in prayer during the singing of the Gloria.

The Pope is wearing very simple vestments. The Cardinals chasubles look more ornate than the Holy Father's

Oops! Now comes the Collect of the Mass - the other prayers he said before the Penitential act were upon receiving the ring and pallium

First reading in English. Sounds like North American English.

I see Msgr. John Cihak next to the cantor of the psalm. He is a master of ceremonies and a priest of the Archdiocese of Portland

Msgr. Cihak works in the Congregation for Bishops and will soon be one of my priests (2 weeks from today I will be installed in Portland)

Second reading in Spanish.

The Gospel will be chanted in Greek by an Eastern deacon. The Church breathes with both lungs (East and West) on such an occasion!

It should be said that the Mass today is the Mass of the Solemnity of St. Joseph - patron of the universal Church. How appropriate!

Okay, one question answered. The Pope will preach standing and without the miter.

Pope Francis highlights St. Joseph's faithful, humble care of Mary and Jesus. He is the protector even when he does not understand

Protecting Christ as St. Joseph did means that we look out for all people, especially the poor and needy - all people.

Interesting - more than once the Pope mentions also caring for the creation, the environment.

Pope: we must not be afraid of goodness, tenderness.

Authentic power is service. When the Pope exercises power, it is service as it was for St. Peter. Feed my sheep!

The Pope has finished his homily. A strong theme of protecting with goodness and tenderness all of creation and every human person.

The Pope bows deeply at the "incarnatus est" of the Creed.

Prayers of the faithful in various languages. Somewhat abbreviated it seems to me from past Masses.

I see the priests assuming their places for the Eucharistic Prayer. I wonder if Fr. Dan Moll (Diocese of Marquette )is among them.

A simpler offertory. The gifts are not presented to the Pope by the people from various countries, but simply brought to the altar.

The Mass maintains the so-called "Benedictine" altar arrangement - 7 candles with the crucifix in the middle.

The Holy Father recites the preface, not chanting it. Many speculate if his reduced lung capacity (one lung) limits his ability.

The Holy Father uses the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).

The Holy Father maintains his practice, which I have observed, of actually placing his hands on the chalice and bread at the epiclesis.

The Holy Father has completed the consecration. He looks with such devotion at the host and chalice at the elevation. Touching.

I must say that I am struck by the Holy Father's prayerfulness during the celebration of this Mass. He seems to meditate.

The Holy Father gives Holy Communion to the deacons of the Mass by intinction while the deacons kneel.

Interesting that the Holy Father has chosen not to distribute Holy Communion himself to the faithful.

Prayer after communion. Pope Francis gives us his blessing!

Amazing. They got this whole Mass in under 2 hours. Now they chant the Salve Regina. Pope Francis has a great devotion to Our Lady.

The Holy Father stands in prayer before the statue of Holy Mary during the Salve Regina. Holy Mother of the Church, intercede for him!

And now a solemn Te Deum!

Te Deum laudamus indeed. Now I must go and celebrate Mass for our new Pope. God bless you all!