World Youth Day USA Guides International Pilgrimage Leaders Guide | Page 80
Action: Bring to the gathering written copies of
What was the pope/speaker responding to?
Pope Francis’ homilies and presentations at
Do you remember hearing these words in
World Youth Day, as well as some of the talks
Kraków? (and if so: What was your initial
given by bishops, catechists, or other speakers
reaction to these words then? How has it
there. Give each pilgrim a different talk (though
changed reading it again?)
there may be some duplicates depending on the
size of your group; ideally it would be good to
own life, situations, concerns, or calling?
have enough so everyone has a unique text to
reflect upon), or if audio or video files are
earphones to listen to them on their mobile
Reflecting on the Encounters
device or laptop. Alternatively, the entire group
Explain: Finally, we would like to have you
can listen or watch one of the pope’s talks
reflect on the encounters of World Youth Day.
together; however, it is best if each pilgrim has
On the journey, you encountered many people
their own time to review, read, and/or listen.
as well as the Lord. We will take some time to
Allow approximately 45 minutes of quiet time
reflect on these encounter experiences.
where each pilgrim can sit with his or her
particular text in a comfortable space.
Action: Allow each person some room to
Encourage them to take notes, underline lines
write, but be able to hear in the large group.
that strike them, and pray over the words they
When they are settled, ask the following
read or listen to. After this time, bring them
questions for them to reflect upon and write
together for small g &