Watch WYD Live

Watch World Youth Day live everyday from July 15 to 20 on www.PopeInAustralia.com. The broadcast starts at 12 noon (Eastern Time) and rebroadcast at eight in the evening on the same day. Major events, such as Eucharistic celebrations and the Pope’s appearances are covered by the live broadcast.

Here is the broadcast schedule:

Tuesday, July 15
12 noon: Opening Mass celebrated by Cardinal George Pell
(Encore Presentation at 8:00pm)

Wednesday, July 16
12 noon: Encore Presentation of Opening Mass celebrated by Cardinal George Pell

Thursday, July 17
12 noon: Welcoming of the Holy Father in Sydney Harbor
(Encore Presentation at 8:00pm)

Friday, July 18
12 noon: Stations of the Cross
(Encore Presentation at 8:00 pm)

Saturday, July 19
12 noon: Vigil with Pope Benedict XVI
7:30 pm: Closing Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI

Sunday, July 20
12 noon: Encore Presentation of the Closing Mass celebrated by Pope Benedict XVI

WYD 2005: Day Three

We visited the Beethoven monument, strolled through the town center up to the historic Town Hall, and prayed at the St. Martin Münster Cathedral. We spent the remainder of the morning at the Hofgarten park, the large lawn in front of Bonn University. We met many new friends from different parts of the world, said hello to them, chatted with those who could speak English and Italian, and took pictures with just about anyone. We also sang and danced with some Brazilians, Spaniards, and Slovaks.

WYD 2005: Day Two

Day two of World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany.

WYD 2005: Day One

The Philippine flag. Backpack. Tent. Camera. Sleeping bag. Holy Bible. Prayer books. Jacket. Passport and ID. Mobile phone. Meal tickets. Bottled water. These were some of the things I brought with me on my pilgrimage to Germany during the 20th World Youth Day (WYD).

We Will Go And Worship Him

Backpacks on their shoulders, mobile phones in their pockets, the Bible and tourist maps in their hands. Most of them will join World Youth Day for the first time. They look eager, open and full of hope. And for one full week in Cologne, Germany their faith will be strengthened and renewed. Well, at least that is my hope for them.

The Gifts We Will Bring

Together with 35 other Filipinos, I am going to Cologne, Germany this Sunday to encounter Jesus Christ in the young people who will take part in the 20th World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations. The 36 of us represent the Filipino Community of the Diocese of Rome.