World Youth Day Prayer

God, merciful Father,

in your Son, Jesus Christ, you have revealed your love
and poured it out upon us in the Holy Spirit, the
Comforter,
We entrust to you today the destiny of the world
and of every man and woman.
We entrust to you in a special way
young people of every language, people and nation:
guide and protect them as they walk
the complex paths of the world today
and give them the grace to reap abundant fruits
from their experience of the Krakow World Youth Day.

This journal provided for you by the

Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry
Funded in part by

2016 World Youth Day

in Krakow, Poland

Heavenly Father,
grant that we may bear witness to your mercy.
Teach us how to convey the faith to those in doubt,
hope to those who are discouraged,
love to those who feel indifferent,
forgiveness to those who have done wrong
and joy to those who are unhappy.
Allow the spark of merciful love
that you have enkindled within us
become a fire that can transform hearts
and renew the face of the earth.
Mary, Mother of Mercy, pray for us.
Saint John Paul II, pray for us.
Saint Faustina, pray for us.
Amen.
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Blessed are the

merciful,

for they shall obtain

mercy
(Matthew 5:7)

Diocese of Youngstown
Pilgrimage Prayer Journal
This journal belongs to:

Andrea
Emergency Numbers:
112 (Is our 911 equivalent for civil
emergencies)

997: Police Department

998: Fire Department
999: Ambulance
986: Municipal Wardens (Stra Miejska)
U.S. Consulate General
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Tel.: +48 12 424 5100
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- Access from the city center- with a stop Bagatela Theatre
tram 18- direction of Red Poppies ( the final stop Lipinski)
- From bus and stations- tram 52 - the direction of Red Poppies
(initial stop in front of the European Hotel "Central Station"
final stop "Lipinski")
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Diocese of Youngstown sub-group leader

Darius Villalobos
Archdiocese of Chicago Group Leader
Mobile numbers for other group members:
Rena
Nicky
Andrea
Anna

920-980-9631

#WYDUSA
(Follow for any info updated during the event)

USCCB office will be in Park Inn Hotel

Ul. Monte Cassino 2PL-30337KrakowPoland
+48 (12) 375 55 55
(1 km from Wawel Castle, 2 km from Main Market Square)
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New Friends from World Youth Day:

(From where did you meet fellow pilgrims?

What did you learn from them?
What do you want to remember most about the meetings?)

Tips for Personal Safety and Security

Carry photo identification and your WYD credentials throughout the

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Reflections:

pilgrimage.
Always travel in a group. Traveling alone creates a personal safety risk. A
member of our group should know exactly where you are at all times.
Exercise extreme caution when walking and crossing streets. Please use
designated crosswalks and be mindful of fast-moving, heavy traffic.
Do not leave your valuables at your lodging site/hotel.
Inquire about fire safety procedures at your lodging site.
Do not make jokes or threats about weapons, bombs, or dangerous acts.
Stay close to official WYD event locations; do not veer outside those
boundaries alone.
Please report anything suspicious to the local authorities and WYD staff.
If you are lost or in the event of an emergency, seek out World Youth
Day-security and volunteers - or contact the local municipal authorities/police.
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THE BEATITUDES
When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,
and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
He began to teach them, saying:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven. Blessed are they who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of
God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for
the sake of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and
utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.
Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

World Youth Day and of all young adults around the world. His body will
be brought to Krakow for World Youth Day in 2016.

(Matthew 5: 1 12)

Corporal Works of Mercy:

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha

1. To feed the hungry.

2. To give drink to the thirsty.
3. To clothe the naked.
4. To Shelter the Homeless
5. To visit the sick.
6. To visit the Imprisoned.
7. To bury the dead.
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Patron Saints of World Youth Day

Saint John Paul II
Son of Poland and patron of World Youth Day, Saint John Paul II was
Pope for 26 years. Born Karol Wojtyla in the town of Wadowice, not far
from Krakow, he came of age during the Nazi occupation of Poland,
eventually becoming a priest (and ordained in secret in the palace of the
Archbishop of Krakow). After WWII, Fr. Wojtyla became known for his
work with young adults, despite Communist oppression, and soon
became a bishop, then archbishop, and cardinal in the 1950s and 1960s.
He was an active participant in the Second Vatican Council and was
elected pope in October 1978. As pope, he traveled more and met more
people than any of his predecessors in the Chair of Peter. In 1984, he
inaugurated an annual gathering of youth and young adults - which would
become World Youth Day. He died in April 2005, and was canonized
(alongside Pope John XXIII) in Rome in April 2014. He is the father and
patron saint of World Youth Day.

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati

Man of the beatitudes and patron of young adults, Pier
Giorgio was extraordinary in his "ordinaryness." He was
a well-balanced young person who lived in northern Italy
during the early 20th Century, dedicated to his faith and
loyal to his family and friends. He gave freely to the poor
and sick, even using his bus fare for charity and then
running home to be on time for meals. He was a third
order (lay) Dominican and studied to become an
engineer for the sole purpose that he might "serve Christ
better among the miners." He spend his free time
running between Eucharistic adoration and Mass, serving the poor, being
a social and political activist against the growing fascist regime in Italy,
and enjoying time with friends in the mountains. St. John Paul II took note
of his life, beatifying him in 1990 and declaring him a major patron of

Young faithful witness from our native land and declared the "Lily of the
Mohawks," St. Kateri lost her family at the age of four due to a smallpox
epidemic and suffered greatly from the disease herself. She learned
about the Gospel from a group of Jesuits and, after converting, was
disrespected and persecuted by her own community for being a
Christian. She consecrated herself as a virgin and was known for
spending most of her youth and young adult years in adoration with the
Lord. She is a model of purity, chastity, and the New Evangelization. She
embodied both the Gospel and her native culture. St. Kateri is an
inspiration to all World Youth Day pilgrims who come on pilgrimage
carrying the weight of suffering, anxiety, and persecution.
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(From http://www.usccb.org/about/world-youth-day/world-youth-day-patron-saints.cfm)

Notes from Catechetical Sessions:

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Prayer Intentions:

WORLD YOUTH DAY PATRON SAINTS

Saint Therese of Lisieux
Patroness of missionaries and advocate for youth, she is also
known as "The Little Flower". St. John Paul II declared her a
Doctor of the Universal Church on World Mission Sunday, 19
October 1997. St. Therese was unable to travel to the missions
during her lifetime, but prayed fervently for their success. Even
though she was only a youth, St. Therese possessed a maturity
of spirit and understanding, becoming a model for all young
people. In a special way, for pilgrims who will participate in the
World Youth Day events in their home countries (including young people from
the United States who will celebrate stateside or via social media), St.
Therese is an inspiration of engagement with and prayerfulness for the
mission no matter where we may be.

Saint James the Apostle

Notes:

Patron of pilgrim travelers, James walked with Jesus after being called by the
Lord to become one of the Twelve Apostles. James had a special place
among the disciples: with Simon Peter and his brother John, James traveled
up Mount Tabor to witness the Transfiguration of Christ and joined Jesus in
prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Acts 12:1 tells us that James was one
of the first martyrs of the Church. Over the centuries, pilgrims have followed
in the Apostle's footsteps to his final resting place in Santiago de Compostela
in northern Spain. The road to his tomb, called the Camino de Compostela,
has been a model for pilgrims for generations - and continues to be an
inspiration for all those on pilgrimage, including those en route to World Youth
Day.

The Chaplet to the Divine Mercy

Our Father.

Hail Mary.

Apostles Creed: I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of

Heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord,

who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He
descended to the dead. On the third day, He rose again. He
ascended to Heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the
Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life
everlasting. Amen.

What images of Mary do you have in your mind?

Which has the strongest connection for you? Why?

Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and
Divinity of Your dearly beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus
Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole
world.
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on
the whole world.
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on
us and on the whole world. (3x)
O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus
as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
Jesus, I trust in You. (3x)
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Monday, July 25

Visit Jasna Gorna Monastery,

the Black Madonna of Czestochowa

How is Mary a role model of

faith for you?

Tuesday, August 2
Depart Krakow

What gifts are you taking home with

you from this World Youth Day
experience?

 How has this WYD pilgrimage impacted your faith?

After visiting the hometown of St. Pope John
Paul II, what are your thoughts and feelings? What
did you learn?

Monday, August 1
The journey to Auschwitz and Wadowice

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Tuesday, July 26

City Tour Wawel Castle, Basilica of St. Mary

Evening Welcome Celebration

What excites you most as the World Youth Day

events begin?

After visiting the concentration camp, what are your

thoughts? What did you feel?

What are you hoping for spiritually from this World

Youth Day experience?

 What does mercy mean for you? How have you

received mercy? How have you given mercy?

What did you see, touch, hear and feel today?

Wednesday, July 27
Morning Catechesis
Afternoon Festivals

Monday, August 1
The journey to Auschwitz and Wadowice
During our Auschwitz visit:

What did you see, feel, hear or touch today?

Keep in prayer the Jewish people, that their faith and

culture may flourish.
Keep in prayer all victims and perpetrators of
violence and genocide.
Keep in prayer the friendship and dialogue shared
between the Catholic and Jewish people over the
past fifty years, that it may thrive and be a common
witness to Gods grace and mercy in the world.

Prayer for Victims and Perpetrators of Genocide

O Lord, weep with us, as we remember those lost in horrific
violence. O Lord, witness with us, in the midst of great tragedy.
O Lord, walk with us, on the path out of fear to love. O Lord, we
search for you, to love in the midst of hate. O Lord, we cry for
you, our hearts weighted down with sorrow. O Lord, we yearn
for you, to quench our thirst for justice. O Lord, we mourn with

 What message will you take back to Ohio to share

with others?

you, for the perpetrators of atrocities lost to evil. O Lord, we

hope with you, for global peace and true kinship. O Lord, we
love with you, the stranger and our neighbor. Amen
Prayer for Jewish and Christian Friendship
In our time, O Lord, draw us closer together; Strengthen our
common bond as your children Assist us in promoting unity and
love. You created us as one human family; Accompany us as
we walk in your light, As we seek answers to the common
questions that stir our hearts. May the spiritual love revealed in
sacred scripture Move us to decry all hatred, persecution,
bigotry, and acts of anti-Semitism, And embrace the love and
grace you freely give. Remind us of our shared heritage in you;
Bestow upon us the courage and strength to reflect Your image
in our common witness to the world. Amen.

Sunday, July 31
The Closing Mass with Pope Francis
What did you see, hear, touch, or feel today?

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Thursday, July 28

Morning Catechesis
Afternoon Festivals
Evening Papal Welcome

Has the concept of mercy

changed at all for you during
this WYD experience?

 What did you see, hear, touch, or feel today?

What did you hear, see, touch and feel today?

Friday, July 29

Morning Catechesis
Afternoon Festivals
Evening Stations of the Cross

Who is Jesus to you? How do the

Stations of the Cross connect to your faith in Him?

Saturday, July 30
The Solidarity Pilgrimage and the Vigil Celebration
Morning Mass with American Pilgrims
Pilgrimage Walk
Prayer Vigil and Camp Out

How did it feel for you to be on the road with so

many others on the pilgrimage?

 What about todays events do you hope never to

forget?

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