AfricaAt Carnival time in 2010, from February 13th to 16th, thousands of young people will meet together at Porto to search, together, for the sources of joy, through:
- the hospitality given by Portuguese families in the Porto region
- the beauty of a communion with God celebrated in prayer together
- the discovery of initiatives that seek to give a more human face to society
- the chance to meet other young people, from very diverse backgrounds
- bible reflection and the involvement of faith in social, cultural or artistic themes
- living a practical experience of Church, in a spirit of simplicity, sharing and welcome.
At a time when the horizon is darkening for many, it is important for us to come together and express once again the hope that animates us. This hope is nourished by the conviction that new harmonious relations between people can be born. A new solidarity can renew the life of our societies… How can we clear away whatever obstructs the source of hope and joy in us? Is it not, above all, by seeking to discover the presence of a loving God in our lives?
Brother Alois at the meeting in Brussels.
Prayer of Brother Roger
Message from the Bishop of Porto:
Dear friends,
The Lord’s Passover at Easter is real joy.
Just like the first disciples we are “filled with joy”
at the sight of the Lord of our lives and of all life,
for he has conquered even death,
assuring us of “life in abundance”.
With him we learn
“that there is more joy in giving than in receiving”,
especially when, with him, we give ourselves to the Father and to brothers and sisters,
in praise and in service.
This joy is the joy that nothing and no-one can take away from us.
It contains the “charity that will never go away”
and that the Spirit puts in our hearts.
As Christians, we know all this,
through the grace and responsibility given to us by our God.
The graces are responsibilities
to be received gratefully from God and taken to our neighbour.
This is why, at Carnival in 2010 we are going to celebrate at Porto,
with the brothers of Taizé,
“The sources of joy”.
These are always days of celebration,
but we wish them to be also, above all,
a Festival without end,
in praise, sharing and witness.
Your brother bishop awaits you at Porto,
+ Manuel Clemente
Provisional programme
Saturday February 13th
11:00-14:00 – Welcome and sending out of participants into the parishes and the host families.
18:00 – Musical forum and welcome
19:00 – Meal
21:00 – Prayer
23:00 – Return to host families
Sunday February 14th
Services in the parishes
Discovering the local community (before or after the service)
Meal with the host families
16:00-18:00 - Workshops in the city centre
19:00 – Meal
21:00 – Prayer
23:00 – Return to host families
Monday February 15th
09:00 – Prayer in the parishes
- Groups for reflection and sharing
- Discovering signs of hope in the parishes
- Picnic in the parishes
14:15 – Prayer in the city centre churches
16:00-18:00 – Workshops in the city centre
19:00 – Meal
21:00 – Prayer
23:00 – Return to host families
Tuesday February 16th
09:00 – Prayer in the parishes
- Groups for reflection and sharing
- Discovering signs of hope in the parishes
- Shared meal, in the parishes, with the host families
16:00 – Departure
Practical information
The meeting is primarily for young adults aged between 17 and 35. Those who are 15 and 16 can take part, providing they are accompanied by an adult aged over 20 (a man for every two boys, a woman for every two girls).
We hope that the majority of those taking part will stay with a family in Porto and the surrounding area.
Everyone must bring an insulated bed mat and a sleeping bag.
The requested contribution to costs is € 40 for each young person. This covers meals, public transport and other expenses of the meeting.
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For more information:
Meetings – Taizé Community
71250 Taizé, France
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