World Youth Day Events Schedule:
(These large events will have simultaneous translation via radio in 9 languages, including English) OPENING CEREMONY OF WYD day: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 place: Blonia Park Led by Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz Krakow and Poland welcome the world’s young people quote of the day: This fire of mercy needs to be passed on to the world…. I entrust this task to (…) the Church in Kraków and Poland, and to all the votaries of Divine Mercy who will come here from Poland and from throughout the world. May you be witnesses to mercy (St. John Paul II) PAPAL WELCOME day: Thursday, July 28, 2016 place: Błonia Celebrant: Pope Francis quote of the day: A joyful invitation of young people to holiness. Pope Francis and young people Come to Him and do not be afraid! Come to him and say from the depths of your hearts: “Jesus, I trust in You!”. Let yourselves be touched by his boundless mercy.” (Pope Francis) WAY OF THE CROSS day: Friday, July 29, 2016 place: Błonia Park Celebrant: Pope Francis main topic: The Way of the Cross is the Way of Mercy quote of the day: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” (Matt 5:7) VIGIL WITH THE HOLY FATHER day: Saturday, July 30, 2016 place: Campus Misericordiae Celebrant: Pope Francis main topic: Jesus is the Source of Mercy quote of the day: “Mankind will not have peace until it turns with trust to My mercy.” (Diary of St. Faustina, 300) FINAL MASS day: Sunday, July 31, 2016 place: Campus Misericordiae Celebrant: Pope Francis main topic: Universal dignity resulting from baptism, which is the gate of Mercy. Sending out of young Christians as witnesses of Mercy. Jesus Christ sending out his disciples. quote of the day: “As often as you want to make Me happy, speak to the world about My great and unfathomable mercy.” (Diary, 164) |
THEME SONG LYRICS:
"Blessed are the Merciful" 1. I lift my eyes to the mountains; From where shall help come to me? My help will come from the Lord, my God, For He is merciful! 2. When we are lost, He searches for us, To hold us in his arms, His Holy Blood will heal our wounds, To breath new life into us! Blest are the merciful Blest are the merciful For it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy (x2) 3. Unless the Lord forgives when we fall, We wouldn't be able to stand. But he forgives, He pardons us all. Let us do the same! Blest are the merciful Blest are the merciful For it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy (x2) 4. God paid our debts with the blood of His Son, Who rose alive from the tomb. The Spirit within cries out to the world: Jesus is the Lord! Blest are the merciful Blest are the merciful For it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy (x2) [BRIDE] So cast aside your fear and have faith, Give your cares to the Lord And trust in Him, for he has risen: The Lord, your God, is alive! Blest are the merciful Blest are the merciful For it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy (x2) PILGRIM KIT - receiving in Krakow -
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Krakow Event Sites:Why recreate when we can just share?
Thanks JMJ for already pullling this info together: http://worldyouthday.com/krakow-2016/major-sites_ Places around the city to see: http://www.krakow2016.com/en/discover-cracow/places Helpful Hints for PilgrimsA few items that may help you to prepare for Poland
A short article for those who may have not ever visited Europe before: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/smartertravel/6-ways-to-humiliate-yours_b_6799202.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “Tourists go on tour or vacation to see things. Pilgrims go on pilgrimage not necessarily to see something, but to receive something, such as renewed spirit, greater devotion, or a closer relationship with God.” “pilgrimage is a journey to draw closer to God ” “pilgrims should be reminded that the most important thing they take with them on the pilgrimage is a sincere attitude of seeking God. They must be open to God's presence and activity in their lives, before, during and after the pilgrimage. The result of the pilgrimage will not be the amount of souvenirs brought home or the number of places visited, but the transformation that has taken place inside the person. ” (From http://old.usccb.org/laity/youth/tourpil.shtml) |
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