In eight Roman Catholic before the beatification of John Paul II held a prayer stand. White Night prayer in Rome. One of those who do not sleep it was worth.
22.26 o'clock, Via della Conciliacione
main street leading to St. Marks Square. Peter. Catherine sisters have with each other mats, sleeping bags, blankets, backpacks and thermoses of hot coffee and sandwiches. They are ready to spend the night under the open sky, on the street. Everything after that, during the beatification of John Paul II to be as close to the altar and the pope.
Not only do they so wish. Apparently some koczują in the morning. Now there are approximately 150th They came from Mielec, Katowice, Grodzisk Wielkopolski, Warsaw, Gdansk, Tymbark, Limanowa ... More before the hour or two there were a lot more. But the Italian police, for security reasons, attempts to close the streets at night, and consistently obtains all here. People are rioting. They do not know where to go. They are afraid that when they are gone, tomorrow will not be able to enter the square.
- wanted to be in the beginning, but if God wishes, we will in the end - says one of the sisters. And I like the World Youth Days in Rome in 2000 Pope John Paul II greeted warmly especially if those who are at the end and saw nothing. He they noticed, appreciated. Maybe tomorrow, the latter, who did not see, are really close to him?
I'm trying to get out of the Via della Conciliazione. It is not easy, because when all outputs koczują thousands of pilgrims. I try to trample on them. Regards to smile or a short word. Italians, Spaniards, Meksykanki, Austrians, and many, many Poles. They are the loudest. I pass a group of Lublin. Guitar and singing does not fall silent. It seems that only begins to disassemble.
23.54 o'clock, the Chiesa del Gesù
Jesuit baroque church is huge. In the church, some several hundred people, but there are still plenty of free space. On the altar stands a monstrance with the Blessed Sacrament. Prayer leads to the Catholic youth movement GAM someone slowly read some strong opinions of John Paul II. Schola animates singing. The great church is filled with prayer. Hovering the words, singing and silence.
- Today we thank you for Blessed John Paul II. Previously, we prayed for him. And one and the other is a sign that we love him. Because the love for the pope is our charism - explains Cinca Di Natale, one of animatorek responsible for seeing that.
Young prepared folders - prayer books in Italian, English, English and Polish. Distribute them in front of the church, invite you to pray. In two confessionals priests hearing confessions. Vigil is to end at 6 am personally entrusting to the Mother of God and God's mercy.
Time 00.40, Chiesa San Agnese in Agone
small church is crammed. It's hard to squeeze through. Watchful in prayer, immersed in the twilight. In the hands holding lighted candles. A clear stream of light flows only at the Blessed Sacrament. The light emanates from the altar.
I sit on the ground. "Tylkoorłyszybująnad ridge. eagles not only is a terrible abyss, free birds fly high ...". Trying to catch the tune, remember the word, join in singing. - This song was in the gardens of the Vatican in 2001. We waited for an audience with Pope John Paul II - whispers in my ear, Mr. Jacek Silski. - Each Lednické song has a story - he adds. Sits next to his wife, Danuta. They married in 1976, of course, in the Dominican in Poznan. Their two daughters, Anna and Alice, are współorganizatorkami Lednica meetings.
Stand Up John's father leads his Lednické youth. - Everyone owes something to John Paul II. Taught me how to be a father to young people. He looked into my eyes. He was honest. Never crawling young. In the world of orphans had the courage to be a father. And his paternity was a reflection of the fatherhood of God - like Dominican. His words are translated into Italian.
Time 01.37, Chiesa Nuova
already on the threshold raised voice strikes me as a priest. The first thought was flawless. Those who are tightly filled a large and beautiful church oratorianów, are on the road Neocatechumenal.
- John Paul II was not born with the papal skullcap on his head or he was not Superman. He was a sinner. If he was weak and would not need or prayer, or confession. He is recognizing his own weakness, he discovered the importance and power of prayer - says the priest from the pulpit. Several other priests, confession in the side chapels.
20-year-old Ecuadorian, Juan, recalls that it was approved by Pope John Paul II once The first statutes of "road". - For this reason, the beatification of Pope is a very personal celebration and we thank God for it - he says.
For Danilo, a student from Naples, the pope is a very specific example of faith, which can be imitated. It is a faith that is not afraid to cross, takes it, kisses, and carries to the end. - Young people need a clear and radical characters. John Paul II, it is precisely this - it provides.
probably why thousands of young people is that night in Rome ...
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