Berlin 2011

Meeting in Berlin: 30 000 young adults on the road towards a new solidarity

30,000 young adults gathered in Berlin from 28 December to 1 January for the 34th stage of the "pilgrimage of trust" led by the Taizé Community. Welcomed by the churches and the people of Berlin, young people from all over Europe and other continents sought an impetus towards a new solidarity. Prayer together as well as reflection and discussion on various spiritual, social, artistic, political and economic topics marked the meeting, held for the first time in the German capital.For five (...)

15 January 2012

The Meeting Day by Day

To give news of the meeting to those who cannot come to Berlin, this page provides a short review of each day’s activities during the meeting, with articles by young people who have come to Berlin from throughout Europe.07/01The Berlin meeting is over... and now everything begins!Almost a week after the meeting, the young participants are back in their countries. the "Messegelände" is no longer (...)

9 January 2012

Photos

2 January 2012

Meditations by Brother Alois

During the meeting, the meditations given by Brother Alois at the end of each evening prayer are published on this page. Wednesday, December 28, 2011 (In German) Let me begin by saying a few words to the Germans and the German-speakers. I would have preferred to say what I have to say in German, since it is my own language. But so that the majority can understand and so that their ears are not tired out by always hearing the same voice, it is better that I speak English and a brother (...)

31 December 2011