Delegates from all over the world including the Archdiocese of Davao joined in the 14th World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where they get to meet Pope Francis. This is the first foreign travel of the pope since he assumed the papacy. (Photos from FCCY and WYD 2013 Facebook Page)
WYD culminates at the Diocese of Petropolis
The remaining days of SemanaMissionaria (Missionary Week) of World Youth Day (WYD) was spent at the Diocese of Petropolis together with the fostered young pilgrims from Argentina, Albania, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Italy,Lisbon,Malawi, Panama, Philippines,United States of America and Venezuela.
Most Reverend Gustavo Garcia-Siller, Archbishop of San Antonio Texas shared his reflection based on Pope Francis’ encyclical Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith). He stated that, “Faith is truly relevant in our society. The world will be dead without faith. Solidarity is not just a word that signifies our society. Solidarity signifies our faith together.”
Semana Missionaria ended with a Eucharistic celebration presided by the Bishop of Petropolis, Most Reverend Dom Gregorio. ”Young people, never lose hope…inside, we have Christ in us…and outside, we have the world to be conquered and to change. Do not be afraid, TRUST in the Lord and LIVE the Gospel in your life…Diocese of Petropolis is your home…” Bishop Gregorio said before the final blessing.
From July 22-26, all the pilgrims stayed at the main venue, in Rio de Janeiro for the World Youth Day proper.
By: Marjorie Joy D. Olea/Contributor
No Comments