by Beth | Jul 27, 2002 | Vincentian Family
TORONTO, JULY 26, 2002 (Zenit.org).- The founder of L’Arche Communities for the disabled urged World Youth Day participants to listen to “the teachings of the weak,” in a society characterized by a thirst for power and wealth. Jean Vanier, 74, has...
by Beth | Jul 20, 2002 | Vincentian Family
“You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world” (Mt 5:13-14) Dear Young People! 1. I have vivid memories of the wonderful moments we shared in Rome during the Jubilee of the Year 2000, when you came on pilgrimage to the Tombs of the...
by Beth | Jul 19, 2002 | Vincentian Family
Youth Festival numbers•3,000 participating from 35 countries •173 groups performing at 320 performances •10 stages (along with Downsview and 5 Toronto parks) •30 seminars, 10 prayer experiences, 300 vocational or service group exhibits, 10 cultural gatherings (e.g....
by Beth | Jul 19, 2002 | Vincentian Family
For an overview of press coverage of World Youth Day the search engine “Google” offers a frequently updated list of news articles
by Beth | Jul 19, 2002 | Vincentian Family
The Vatican website for World Youth Day contains previous Youth Day messages and other foundational documents. http://www.vatican.va/gmg/documents/index.html