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There may be some mixed feelings between

the experiences before each pilgrim has had a

the stateside and international pilgrims during

chance to formulate what the experience

this sharing process. Some stateside pilgrims

meant for them. Once they have reflected on

may believe that, because they did not

this and developed a better understanding of

participate in the international pilgrimage,

the meaning of the experience for themselves,

they did not see or experience as much as

they can better appreciate their own

those who went overseas. Some of the

encounters and share them with others,

reasons that people did not travel to Kraków

knowing that the Lord has sought them out

can become obstacles in reflecting on their

and touched them where they were.

own stateside experience.
PLANNING TIP
There are many reasons that people do not

Consider for your first combined
gathering of stateside and
international pilgrims to not let
anyone one bring pictures,
souvenirs, or show the pictures that
they put on social media.

travel for World Youth Day, including lack of
money, a complicated immigration status,
busy schedules, work, personal, or academic
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