Bringing Jesus

Monday, December 26, 2016

Deacon Pedro

Two years ago I was home, in Panama for my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary. They were married December 26, 1964. Of course, the priest had to make a comment about how St. Stephen was the first martyr and how Marriage is like martyrdom. We laughed but he had a point. Martyrs are not killed against […]

2016 World Youth Day Summary Video presented at the CCCB Plenary

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Salt + Light Media

At the 2016 CCCB Plenary, Salt + Light television presented the following video summary on World Youth Day Krakow 2016. The Bishops were happy to watch the recap where Poland welcomed almost 4,000 Canadians to the World Youth Day.

WYD Experiences: Back to Reality

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Another World Youth Day has come and gone. Looking back at it, I can honestly say that I had an amazing experience. To be gathered with so many young Catholics from around the world gave me hope and energy. I felt inspired by Pope Francis’ words. I made some new friends, had some moving experiences, […]

WYD Wrap-Up: Krakow 2016 is now available online!

Monday, August 29, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

WYD Wrap-Up: Krakow 2016 is now available to watch and share online! (watch below) A month after the memorable experience of World Youth Day Krakow, Salt and Light Television brings you a special hour-long WYD wrap-up show, featuring many great story lines including: the World Youth Day returning to its birthplace, the city of Saint […]

1 Hour WYD Wrap-Up show airs Wednesday!

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Sebastian Gomes

A month after that memorable experience of World Youth Day Krakow, Salt and Light Television is pleased to bring you a special hour-long WYD Wrap-Up show this Wednesday, August 24 at 9pmET / 6pmPT. There were so many great story lines: the World Youth Day returning to its birthplace, the city of Saint John Paul II. […]

World Youth Day 2016: Memory & Courage

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Alicia Ambrosio

I was not physically in Krakow for World Youth Day 2016. A series of scheduling practicalities made it necessary for me to stay in Toronto, anchoring Salt + Light’s coverage of WYD 2016. Still, there were moments when the line between living WYD and living it vicariously through my colleagues on the ground was blurred. […]

World Youth Day: What a Journey!

Monday, August 8, 2016

Salt + Light Media

Written by: Katie VanLeeuwen A couple of days ago, while waiting in line for some Polish pierogies, my fellow mission team members and I decided to do as the pilgrims do and strike up a conversation with the people who happened to be standing beside us. In this case, we got to meet Bill and […]

Watch the USCCB Mass at Mercy Centre

Saturday, July 30, 2016

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Watch the celebration of the USCCB Mass at the Mercy Centre which took place on Saturday, July 29, 2016 in Krakow, Poland during the World Youth Day 2016.

Poland’s Heart: From JPII to Francis

Saturday, July 30, 2016

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Story and Photos by James Ramos Maria offered us a place inside the bush. Suddenly, this sweet Polish lady moved so that we could find a place along the fence line to see Pope Francis in his Popemobile and we now found ourselves between a big green bush and a fence on Straszwskiego Street. Maria […]

Pope In Poland: Address at Conclusion of the Way of the Cross

Friday, July 29, 2016

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On Friday, July 29, 2016, Pope Francis led the Way of the Cross at Jordan Park in Krakow Blonia with the youth for the World Youth Day Krakow 2016. Below, find the full text of the Holy Father’s prepared remarks following the conclusion of the Way of the Cross: I was hungry and you gave me […]