ABP JÓZEF KUPNY

Metropolitan of Wrocław

Dear young people coming to Wrocław from all over Europe

I am delighted that you have decided to participate in the 42nd European Youth Meeting organised by “Taizé“ in Wrocław. The community of brothers from Taizé, volunteers, and also residents from our archdiocese have worked hard to prepare for your arrival. Please make yourselves at home in our city.
By taking the decision to come to our city, you proffered a definitive ”YES” to Christ. Over these few days you will build a community which will be made up of people speaking different languages, coming from different countries and cultures and living their faith in different ways, but Christ will unite you all. You will pray in His name through song and contemplate Him in silence.
Together with your peers, you will search for the source of faith and unity. You will get to know new people, for whom your presence will be something exceptional.
You will meet with people living the Gospel, but also those for whom you may be able to be a light.
Ihope that for you participation in this ”Pilgrimage of Faith across the Earth” may lead to the rediscovery of the beautiful values which Jesus Christ gives us, as seen in the words addressed to young people by St John Paul II: “Life is a pilgrimage of continual discovery: discovery of who you are, and discovery of the values that give shape to your life“.
Use this time well to share your faith with one another, and then happily and with beautiful memories return to your homes and daily responsibilities. May this time spent in Wrocław, a place which Pope St John Paul II called ”the melting pot of many cultures and city of meetings”, be the place of your meeting with Christ and the time for you to share your faith, culture and youth with all those you meet. May the Good Lord watch over you!