Stirring words from WYD homily

[MariaChristi]

World Youth Day - Krakow, July 2016
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The concluding words of the Into and homily for WYD were stirring:

…With what will we return? It is better to not anticipate the answer to this question. But let us take up a challenge. During these days, let us share with each other what is most valuable. Let us share our faith, our experiences, our hopes. My dear young friends, may these days be an opportunity to form your hearts and minds. Listen to the catecheses delivered by bishops. Listen to the voice of Pope Francis. Participate wholeheartedly in the divine liturgy. Experience the merciful love of the Lord in the sacrament of reconciliation. Discover also the churches of Krakow, the wealth of the culture of this city, as well as the hospitality of its inhabitants and of those of neighbouring towns, where we will find rest after a day’s rigors.

Krakow is alive with the mystery of Divine Mercy, also owing to humble Sister Faustina and John Paul II, who made the Church and the world sensitive to this specific trait of God. Returning to your countries, homes and communities, carry the spark of mercy, reminding everyone that “blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy” (Mt 5:7). Carry the flame of your faith and ignite with it other flames, so that human hearts will beat to the rhythm of the Heart of Christ, which is “a flaming fire of love.” May the flame of love engulf our world and rid it of egoism, violence and injustice, so that a civilization of good, reconciliation, love and peace will be strengthened on our earth.

The prophet Isaiah tells us today “how beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the one bringing good news” (Is. 52:7). John Paul II was such a messenger – He was the initiator of World Youth Day, a friend of youth and families. And you be such messengers. Carry the good news about Jesus Christ to the world. Give testimony that it is both worth it and necessary to entrust Him with our fate. Open wide the doors of your hearts to Christ. Proclaim with conviction like Paul the Apostle, “that neither death, nor life, …] nor any other creature will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Rom. 8:38-39) Amen!

Mary, Mother of the Church watch over your children, intercede for the safety of all.
St. John Paul II and St. Faustina, pray for all.
Jesus, we trust in You!

 

[RPRPsych]

Thanks for posting this, MariaChristi! Inspiring words.

Who delivered the sermon? At first, I thought it was the Pope, but he wouldn’t say “Listen to Pope Francis” in the third person, would he?

 

[MariaChristi]

Thanks for posting this, MariaChristi! Inspiring words.

Who delivered the sermon? At first, I thought it was the Pope, but he wouldn’t say “Listen to Pope Francis” in the third person, would he?

Dear RPRPsych,

Thanks for your reply. I should have included the source of the quote: Cardinal Stanislas Dziwisz, (Archbishop of Krakow) gave the homily at the opening mass for World Youth Day 2016 in Blonia Park in Krakow. The entire Intro and homily can be read on Zenit, HERE. You’l need to scroll down to the Intro and Homily, but there are other excellent articles also.

 

[RPRPsych]

Dear RPRPsych,

Thanks for your reply. I should have included the source of the quote: Cardinal Stanislas Dziwisz, (Archbishop of Krakow) gave the homily at the opening mass for World Youth Day 2016 in Blonia Park in Krakow. The entire Intro and homily can be read on Zenit, HERE. You’l need to scroll down to the Intro and Homily, but there are other excellent articles also.

Thanks a lot!

 

[mommy_k]

World Youth Day - Krakow, July 2016
Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The concluding words of the Into and homily for WYD were stirring:

Mary, Mother of the Church watch over your children, intercede for the safety of all.
St. John Paul II and St. Faustina, pray for all.
Jesus, we trust in You!

Amen.

 

[MariaChristi]

Amen.

Thanks, mommy k, for your “Amen”