devotion chaired by Pope Francis, who spoke about the Pope-Pole and about what he called “numerous facets of the Divine Mercy.”
In anticipation of the Pope, they came to the square listened to fragments of the writings of John Paul II, as well as excerpts “Diary” holy Sister Faustina Kowalska. Francis began a sermon by reminding the form of both of them.
– With joy and gratitude we share this moment of prayer, which introduces us to the Divine Mercy Sunday, as desired by St. John Paul II. He passed away on a day like today in 2005, to meet the request of Saint Faustina – said Francis.
The Pope spoke about the many facets of this mercy of Jesus that we find in people who are far away from us, the weak, the lonely, the lost and marginalized. Then he added, that faith, which can not bring himself to charity, which gave the example of Jesus, is not faith, but the idea or ideology.
John Paul II
With many countries, attended by representatives of movements, associations and religious orders living spirituality of mercy.
During the first part of the stand, before the coming of Francis reminded speeches of John Paul II invoked the character of Saint Faustina Kowalska, who started the cult of Divine Mercy and inspired the Polish pope to its spread.
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celebrations in Poland
Masses, prayers, concerts, running, bike ride and Tweetup with Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz – these are just some of the ways, as the Poles at home and abroad celebrated the eleventh anniversary the death of John Paul II.
The celebrations take place throughout the day; However, most of the planned for the evening.
On Saturday morning, representatives of the Kielce led by President Wojciech Lubawskim laid flowers and lit candles in commemorating the visit of the Polish Pope on the Świętokrzyskie in June 1991. – At a plaque on the building of the town hall and in front of the statue of John Paul II at Kielce Cathedral.
St. John Paul II is the patron of the fifth edition of the Krakow retreat “For us and the whole world”, in preparation for World Youth Day in Krakow. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday afternoon in the Divine Mercy Sanctuary. – This meeting will be unique because it will be held on April 2, that is, on the eve of Divine Mercy Sunday, which is a celebration of charity throughout the Church and the anniversary of the death of John Paul II, who is a feast instituted and which is a model for us what it means to be merciful – encouraged young people on the official channel of World Youth Day 2016 in Kraków portal Youtube Bishop Grzegorz Rys.
Residents of Krakow on the anniversary of the death of John Paul II will traditionally pray in the evening at the “papal window” Krakow curia Street. Franciscan.
Source: YouTube / World Youth Day 2016 Krakow
Also in Wadowice, the hometown of St. John Paul II, the faithful will pray together at the evening mass. in the Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and then, with candles, they gather at the monument to the Polish Pope on the urban market.
Fire ignition memory pm. 21.37 at the Millennium Cross on the top Matyska called Golgotha Beskidy Mountains. The event will be preceded by an outdoor Way of the Cross. Her individual stations are located along the trail to the summit. Matyska in Radziechowach is a special place for the faithful of the diocese of Bielsko-Zywiec. In November, All Souls’ Day held here National. A few years ago began Piles left behind a symbolic mound commemorating Polish heroes.
Also in the evening, in the chair. 21, Szczecin on Endeavour, where stands a statue of Pope John Paul II, Szczecin will gather to remember the Pope – Pole. The participants will listen to selected texts of John Paul II, and his words will. The meeting will be an opportunity to sing popular songs by the pope. Recalled words will also be announcing to the world the departure Polish pope to the Father’s house.
Nearby Bright Blonie, at the church of St. Families can watch open-air exhibition of unique photographs presented in the film about the Pope “Apartment”.
In Bialystok evening will be held on march prayer. The participants traditionally venturing after Mass. of the church. Padre Pio Street. Mickiewicz airport Krywlany, where in 1991. Pope John Paul II celebrated a mass for hundreds of thousands of faithful.
In the Pomeranian Philharmonic in Bydgoszcz is scheduled for the evening concert, “Pope John Paul II on the anniversary of the birth to heaven” Chamber Orchestra Capella Bydgostientis under the direction of Paul Esswood, starring Joanna Freszel (soprano), Joanna Radziszewska (soprano) and Thomas Głuski (trumpet ). The program provides for the evening music of Johann Sebastian Bach, George Friedicha Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Henry Prucella.
Memories secretaries
In the last days and hours of John Paul II was accompanied by the second of his secretaries Archbishop Mieczyslaw Mokrzycki, now the Metropolitan of Lviv. – I lost my father – he says. Extremely dramatic for him were the words of John Paul II: “Let me go to the house of my Father.” – That day to 14.00 was still very active, he looked at the people, bless and greet – adds Archbishop Mieczyslaw Mokrzycki. After 14.00 John Paul II became more muted. And from 18.00 little longer to react.
– When the Pope went spontaneously sang the hymn “you praise God,” thanking God for the life of John Paul II – says Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, the first secretary of John Paul II. Usually, when someone dies a prayer “Eternal rest …”. We knew that we lived with a saint, so we sang “Te Deum laudamus” – emphasizes Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz.
The Pope leaves
Polish Pope died April 2, 2005 at 21:37. – Our beloved Holy Father John Paul II returned to the Father’s House – Archbishop Leonardo Sandri told the faithful present in St. Peter’s Square.
At 11:30 one of the television stations quoted the cardinal Joseph Ratzinger , who said: The Pope knows he is dying and said goodbye to me . About 11:31 Vatican spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls announced that morning, John Paul II began to lose consciousness, engaged, however, that this can not be called a state of coma, because the pope opens his eyes when I said to him.
About 19:20 Vatican announced that the Pope’s condition appears to be irreversible. Soon after, on St. Peter’s Square began praying the Rosary with the participation of an increasing number of the faithful. After nearly two hours of prayers Archbishop Leonardo Sandri said the current: At 21:37 our beloved Holy Father John Paul II returned to the Father’s house .
After midnight Joaquin Navarro-Valls revealed that began at 20:00 in the room of the Pope Mass on the eve of Divine Mercy, led by Archbishop Stanislaw Dziwisz.
At the time of the death of John Paul II were present with him among other things, his secretaries, Cardinal Marian Jaworski, Archbishop Stanislaw Rylko, Father Tadeusz January, three Polish sisters of the Sacred Heart working in the apartment and his personal physician, Dr. Renato Buzzonetti. Then came there also, Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who was seventeen days later his successor.
The Polish Pope was elected by the conclave of October 16, 1978. Cardinal Karol Wojtyla took the name John Paul II. He was the first of more than 450 years, the Bishop of Rome is not coming from Italy. The message of the pontificate of John Paul II reflected the words spoken by him at the beginning of the mission: Do not be afraid, open wide the doors to Christ, open the door of his saving power . John Paul II sat on the throne of Peter nearly 27 years.
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