19/09/2024
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October 1 at 6pm, Prayer Vigil in St. Peter's Square Presided Over by Pope Francis
October 1 at 6 p.m., Prayer Vigil in St. Peter's Square Presided Over by Pope Francis -
In preparation for the second session of the Synod of Bishops, scheduled from October 2 to 27, 2024, in Rome, the Catholic Church is preparing for a moment of profound reflection and prayer.
The General Secretariat of the Synod in collaboration with the Diocese of Rome, along with the Union of Superiors General (USG) and the International Union of Superiors General (UISG), has announced a prayer vigil on October 1 at 6 PM in St. Peter's Square, presided over by Pope Francis.
This event, open to all the faithful but with a special focus on young people, marks a key moment in the synodal journey that began in 2021. The vigil will not only be a time of prayer but also an opportunity to acknowledge past mistakes and seek forgiveness.
During the ceremony, three testimonies of people who have suffered because of sins committed within the Church will be presented. This will be followed by a public confession for various types of sin, not with the intent to accuse others, but to acknowledge collective responsibility for the suffering inflicted on the innocent and helpless.
The culmination of the vigil will be a request for forgiveness that Pope Francis will make, on behalf of all Christians, to God and to the whole of humanity. This gesture underscores the importance of reconciliation and renewal in the synodal journey.
The Adsumus prayer, which has accompanied the synodal journey since its inception, will continue to guide the faithful in this moment of collective reflection.
This event represents a significant step toward the renewal of the Church, emphasizing the importance of the active participation of all the faithful, especially young people, in the process of change and in proclaiming the Gospel through a credible witness.
The October 1 prayer vigil promises to be a key moment for the Catholic Church, setting the stage for the important discussions and decisions that will follow during the synod session in October.
30/09/2024
Sr. Philo Morris
United in Prayers for the Church.
30/09/2024
Tereza G/Mariame Himbore
Sono molto contenta essere cattolica siete bravi coraggio::🙏
30/09/2024
Dolores Bourque
Que le Seigneur entende la sincérité et la vérité de nos paroles, nos silences et nos gestes pour notre désir d'une véritable conversion et une transformation profonde.
29/09/2024
SHIRLEY MCNAMARA
I think I have already registered. Thank You!
29/09/2024
James Mumby
Thank you
29/09/2024
Sr. Leonia Dainese
sarò unita a tutti coloro che partecipano direttamente in Piazza San Pietro. Sarei contenta di sapere se viene fatta anche in streaming....un caro saluto a tutti i promotori.
28/09/2024
Soeur Marie Sidonie Oyembo
Ce moment me semble être une belle page d'évangile de la Miséricorde pour l'Eglise et le monde d'aujourd'hui. Je veux y communier. Sr M. Sidonie Oyembo,cic
28/09/2024
Soeur Marie Sidonie Oyembo
Ce moment me semble être une belle page d'évangile de la Miséricorde pour l'Eglise et le monde d'aujourd'hui. Je veux y communier .
28/09/2024
Virginia
I would like to participate in this prayer vigil with Pope Francis. Thanks
28/09/2024
Moira McDowall
Thank you. I hope to participate on YouTube.
28/09/2024
franca littarru
Grazie di sensibilizzarci a questo evento importante per la Chiesa e per tutti
27/09/2024
Alicia
Quiero unirme a esta vigilia de oración desde Filipinas. Muy agradecida. Necesitamos orar
27/09/2024
Donna
If I register, will the livestream be available at another time? Is 6 pm Vatican time?
27/09/2024
Sandra Shannon
May all be healed.
27/09/2024
Cecilia Mzumara
Thank you Pope Francis for showing us the way to serve as consecrated people. We are first and foremost women of prayer. May this be a moment of conversion and transformative hope to the youths and us all. Will join the prayer from Montreal.
27/09/2024
Sr. Maria Rosa
Ottima iniziativa x iniziare il sinodo ma anche il mese missionario sotto l intercessione di s Teresa di GB. Dovrebbe essere sì una preghiera penitenziale ma anche di GRAZIE per il cammino percorso in positivo come storia di salvezza. Lode al Signore!
24/09/2024
Florana
May God bless all plans for the salvation of souls
24/09/2024
Florana
May God bless all plans for the salvation of souls
24/09/2024
Cecily
Thank you for the information. I would like to join you.
24/09/2024
Franca Littarru
Grazie dell'appello ad unirci a questa preghiera il 1 ottobre
23/09/2024
Beatriz Elena
Gracias por esta oportunidad
23/09/2024
eileen davey
I hope I cn find it on utube. I will try this week before the first. This is a wonderful opening for part 2 of the Synod. Thank you Peace, Sr. Eileen
23/09/2024
Sr. Lucy Thorson NDS
I wish to participate in this Synodal process!
23/09/2024
Carmela
Gracias por compartir este material, que remarca el acontecimiento universal de la Iglesia en esta experiencia Sinodal. Aprovecharemos esta oportunidad para seguirlos acompañando con nuestras oraciones en comunión de grupos de jóvenes de nuestro pías Perú en la Selva, donde nace el río Ucayali.
23/09/2024
M, Magdalena Aguilo Aguilo
será un momento muy especial
23/09/2024
INMACULADA AGUILELLA
Me parece muy interesante, espero más noticias
22/09/2024
Mary Ann Cook, SNDdeN
I hope to participate through U-Tube. Thank you!
22/09/2024
Patricia Heath
I am praying with and for Pope Francis and for our Church that the synodal process will be accepted and used with frequency. I will try to attend this prayer experience.
22/09/2024
Sr..Ma. Zeniga M Tillo OP
We will join the prayer vigil..
22/09/2024
Roselle Santivasi
United with the universal church and humanity
22/09/2024
Sr. Dianne McKenna
In gratitude for this opportunity- is there a link for streaming?
21/09/2024
Veronica Roche
Looking forward to being a part of this.
21/09/2024
ena Quinlan
Many thanks,Praise God for all we have received. Kindly forward link for October
21/09/2024
ena Quinlan
Many thanks,Praise God for all we have received. Kindly forward link for October
21/09/2024
Carmela Trujillo
Thank you, for uniting the Catholic world
21/09/2024
M.Eugenia Hueto
Apreciamos mucho este oración porque nos sentimos comprometidas con la Iglesia
21/09/2024
Sr. Maria das Dores Paz
Ringrazio questa opportunità di stare con Papa Francesco in questa occasione importante per la vita della Chiesa e del suo popolo. Cordialmente: Sr. Dores
21/09/2024
Suor M. Viviana Ballarin
Grazie per l'iniziativa! Non vivendo a Roma non potrò partecipare di presenza, ma seguirò l'evento attraverso i social e con tanta comunione. Grazie!!
21/09/2024
Fran
Thank you.
21/09/2024
Brigid Baumann
It is in communal that we all open ourselves to healing.
21/09/2024
Shirley Mcnamara
I may already have registered!
20/09/2024
Genny dumay
I.like to.join. thanks
20/09/2024
Maria Altagracia Ortiz Mena
Es un gesto y momento importante este el que viviremos como Iglesia. Desde aquí estaré especialmente unida en esta vigilia de reconciliación y renovación dentro del camino sinodal.
20/09/2024
Rose-Anne Rousseau
je veux m'inscrire à cette activité
20/09/2024
Diane
Blessings
20/09/2024
H. Azucena Cisneros de España
Desde nuestras Comunidades nos uniremos la VIGILIA DE ORACIÓN, presidida por el Papa Francisco. Oremos en UNIDAD y crezcamos en AMOR. Muchas gracias a todos los organizadores y los que trabajan por hacer que este SINODO ECLESIAL sea una fuente de fortaleza y renovación. Bendiciones de corazón.
20/09/2024
Ruth E Westmoreland
I would like to receive the link to participate in this service on line. It is so needed and so appreciated.
20/09/2024
Pierrette Bertrand
Un moment pénitentiel bien significatif au début d'une démarche où toutes et tous doivent reconnaitre leur faute devant Dieu, devant l'Église et le Peuple de Dieu avant d'entreprendre les discussions et les décisions qui suivront. Merci de nous y associer à 6 500 000 kilomètres de distance
20/09/2024
Sarah Sirois
Joining with Congregations of St Joseph of Lyon Sisters - Maine USA Sector
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