Where is the coverage of this momentous event where more than 1,000,000 youths from around the world are gathered for a religious event? (That's a rhetorical question.)
For news and observations you can check out these sites:
Official XX WYD 2005 Cologne website
EWTN
Vatican WYD page
From Pope Benedict's homily on August 21, he calls upon the youth to participate regularly in Sunday Mass. “You will realize that this is what gives a proper focus to your free time”, the Pontiff said during the Mass held at Marienfeld near Cologne. He called on the one million youths in attendance to follow the faith of the Church. “Religion constructed on a ‘do-it-yourself- basis cannot ultimately help us. It may be comfortable, but at times of crisis we are left to ourselves”, according to the Pope. The youth should also “form communities based on faith”. As examples, he cited the spiritual movements and communities that have developed in recent decades.
Though these words were spoken for the youth, they are inspiring words for the rest of us to focus, reflect, and pray about, too.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
World Youth Day Coverage
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