【慈幼通訊社
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2016 年
08月
01
日波蘭克拉科夫訊】
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7月30日星期六，青年們在慈悲園地舉行徹夜祈禱，由教宗方濟各主持，吸引一百萬多來自世界各地的朝聖者參與。祈禱中最為特別的，就是有三名來自世界不同地方的青年前來作見證，其中一名是來自敘利亞阿勒頗慶禮院的Rand
Mittri。她作證如何在這被戰火摧殘的國家中堅守信仰。
慈悲園地守夜祈禱的主題為：「耶穌是慈悲之源」。慈悲耶穌的形象以音樂及電影形式展示出來。祂就是向我們展示慈愛，並教導我們向鄰人展示慈愛的一位。我們生命的關鍵，就是要尋找邁向耶穌的道路。教宗方濟各這樣解說，勸勉青年不只要生活在安全舒適的床榻上。他請求青年尋求耶穌所教的道路，並跟隨祂。
聚會中討論了五個主題：為疑惑者帶來信德、為絕望者帶來希望、為受冷漠者帶來愛、為受傷者帶來寬恕、為憂苦者帶來喜悅。三名來自敘利亞、波蘭和巴拉圭的青年，見證了他們偕同耶穌並為了耶穌而行他們的人生旅程。
Rand Mittri是阿勒頗慈幼會慶禮院的一位青年領袖，她講述在戰火及不公義中的經歷，以及她對更好將來的信仰與希望。她說到慶禮院生遭受的悲劇，他們回家後便沒再回到慶禮院，因為當晚炮火奪去了他們的生命，然而她強調著希望永不會遭奪去。對她來說，喜樂與平安的泉源，就是信仰耶穌基督。最後，她請求每一位為她及她的國家祈禱。
在守夜祈禱後，舉行一場名為「我信賴神聖慈悲」的音樂會，演出者包括多名來自世界各地的藝人。
with the Pope at World Youth Day
(ANS - Poland –Krakow, 01 August 2016) – On Saturday 30 July the youth held a prayer vigil at Campus Misericordiae. It was attended by more than a million pilgrims from around the world. Pope Francis presided at the Vigil. A special moment was the testimony of three young people from different parts of the world. One of them was Rand Mittri, from the Salesian Oratory at Aleppo in Syria. She gave testimony to her faith even in the war-torn country.
The prayer vigil at Campus Misericordiae was held under the title: "Jesus is the fount of mercy". The Merciful Jesus was portrayed in music and theatre. He is the One who shows us love and teaches us to show love towards our neighbour. The key to our life is to discover the way to Him. Pope Francis spoke of this way, encouraging young people not to not live their lives on the couch, in comfort and safety. Francis asked the young people to look for the ways taught by Jesus and follow them.
During the meeting five main themes were discussed: faith for those in doubt, hope for the discouraged, love for those who are indifferent, forgiveness for those who are hurt and joy to those who are unhappy. Three young people from Syria, Poland and Paraguay gave testimonies of their journey with Jesus and for Jesus.
Rand Mittri, a leader of the Salesian oratory in Aleppo spoke of her experience of war and injustice and her faith and hope of a better tomorrow. She spoke of the tragedy that befell her relatives. They left home and have not returned, but she stressed that nothing will take away hope. For Rand, the source of joy and peace is faith in Jesus Christ. Finally she asked everyone to pray for her and her country.
After the prayer vigil there was a special concert entitled "I believe in Divine Mercy" with numerous artists from all over the world.