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hello

irish3509 wrote in worldyouthday Apr 24, 2005 23:48

since we all seem to be doing intro posts.. here's mine ( Read more... )

Hey

lorion wrote in worldyouthday Apr 25, 2005 00:39

Hi! My name is Jiry and i'm from Moscow. Heard a lot about WYD from german friends but decided to enter this community only now ( Read more... )

Greetings

khouse wrote in worldyouthday Apr 24, 2005 12:08

My name is Kevin and I'm from Chicago, IL. I heard about WYD from a friend and did not decide to attend untill recently. I am really excited about the opprotunity to see the Pope and experience a new country and culture. I have to say I'm sad that John Paul II won't be there to celebrate WYD but I feel our new Pontiff is up to the challenge and ( Read more... )

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graceful_boo wrote in worldyouthday Apr 24, 2005 11:23

From Pope Benedict's homily this morning:

"At this point, my mind goes back to 22 October 1978, when Pope John Paul II began his ministry here in Saint Peter's Square. His words on that occasion constantly echo in my ears: "Do not be afraid! Open wide the doors for Christ ( Read more... )

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flugtier wrote in worldyouthday Apr 24, 2005 14:48

Hello you all ( Read more... )

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graceful_boo wrote in worldyouthday Apr 23, 2005 21:08

Ok, so what do you guys think about Pope Benedict XVI?

I personally am very happy with his election. And I'm looking forward to seeing him in Germany. A German Pope for a German WYD, I think it'll be amazing. I have a couple banners, and am in the process of making another one for WYD:

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Hope to see you there

dies___irae wrote in worldyouthday Apr 23, 2005 21:09

I will be attending world youth day with the Crusade for Life (www.crusadeforlife2005.com) there should be about 50 of us wearing bright red shirts that say "you can't be Catholic and Pro-Abortion" if you wanna meet up with us, or see us while you are there in Koln please say hello!

amdg!
.joey.

Introduction!!!

sevensswim wrote in worldyouthday Apr 23, 2005 17:47

Hey there y'all!!

graceful_boo just made me co-mod of this community, and suggested I introduce myself, so here I am ( Read more... )

Intro :)

ginnyblack wrote in worldyouthday Apr 23, 2005 15:41

First off, I am delighted that graceful_boo has created this community! It will be so great to be excited about the pilgramage with people other than my group!

I'm Laura, ginnyblack. I'm 17, from the west suburbs of Chicago. This will be my first WYD! I'm going with Holy Trinity in Westmont, IL, but not many in the group actually go to that church. I'm homeschooled, so ( Read more... )

Some stuff on Benedict XVI

q_rai wrote in worldyouthday Apr 23, 2005 20:56

Thought you might maybe interested in an article and a video on Benedict XVI's audience for the press. :)

Also worth mentioning would be the first merchandise: Pope honey! *lol*

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