Spirituality of the Week
Spirituality Itinerary
Pilgrims are invited to live the spirituality of the week of WYD Lisbon 2023 through a journey inspired by the Gospel of the Visitation of Our Lady to St Elizabeth. Each day, a word is proposed that will set the tone for all prayers and events.
Day to arrive, settle down and prepare for the beginning of the week.
Where do I come from? Who do I come with? Where am I heading?
On this day, I begin to enter the WYD environment. Wherever I am, I have my heart and I recognize the importance of being part of this great whole.
Day to open the doors of my heart, to listen to what God asks of me in this WYD.
What might God want to say to me this week?
Today I choose to open the doors of my heart, with freedom and readiness. I dissolve the barriers that prevent me from being true to an encounter with God and with others.
Day to get up, to start again.
Who am I and how do I come to this WYD? What do I bring and what am I looking for?
In these days, I start to draw my path here – I choose conferences, concerts, theaters, exhibitions, volunteering, whatever makes me move the most.
Get to know and find out curiosities about 2 people of different nationalities.
Day to get off the couch, comfort zone.
Am I looking for Jesus in a hurry? Where can I find him in this WYD?
Today I actively participate in what the day has to offer. I become aware of the presence of the living Christ, I look for what makes me hurry and what prevents me from leaving more quickly.
Hurry finding Jesus and visit Him at a Church.
Day to discover the joy of being a Christian.
Is being a Christian a source of joy? Does it change my life? As?
On this day, I think about how the Faith materializes in my life – what implications does it have? How does my attitude towards the other change? Do I live happily?
Share with someone what made you the happiest today.
Day to enter Faith, not to stay at the door.
Do I open the doors to Christ? Do I let him in? I am scared? From what?
Today I want to learn how to open the door to Jesus, without restrictions. What makes me afraid to believe? What am I afraid will change in my life?
Pray for someone you know who doesn't believe in God.
Day to thank what God does for me.
Do I recognize and thank the graces that come to me from God?
On this day, I want to learn to pray, to give thanks, to remain silent at Jesus' feet. I keep Him company and thank you for everything I've experienced.
Hug the one who made the most difference in your life for the testimony given during this week and pray for them.
Day to prepare to change life.
After WYD Lisbon 2023, what remains? How do I transform my life?
Today I finish as I started – I get up and rise again with new life. I recognize that I am a missionary, called to bring the good news to everyone.
Share your experience in this WYD with 2 people who have not lived it.