Feature 6 September 2009 | Pope John Paul II’s 1979 pilgrimage to Ireland

Feature 6 September 2009 | Pope John Paul II’s 1979 pilgrimage to Ireland

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To commemorate his pilgrimage 30 years ago to Ireland, the addresses and homilies of His Holiness Pope John Paul II are published here in audio and text formats, with a video introduction from Bishop Michael Smith.

Young people of Ireland, I love you! Young people of Ireland, I bless you! I bless you in the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Críost liom, Críost romham, Críost i mo dhiaidh! Extract from the homily given by Pope John Paul II at the Mass for the Youth of Ireland in Galway 29 September - 1 October 1979 In three memorable days, 29 September - 1 October 1979, Pope John Paul II visited Dublin, Drogheda, Clonmacnois, Galway, Knock, Maynooth, Limerick and Shannon. During this time, he delivered several talks, sermons and addresses, including an address to the Irish Government, and a 'special broadcast address to the Sick' on RTÉ radio and television. Among the themes he chose included the call to faith, parenthood, peace and justice, the Eucharist, forgiveness and youth and prayer, all of which still resonate today. Included below are a selection of his addresses in audio and booklet format, as well as a video interview with Bishop Michael Smith, Bishop of Meath, who was a member of the organising committee for the visit in 1979, and a gallery of images from the event. Press release ... Quote from Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland "Pope John Paul came to Ireland on a pastoral visit. His goal was to promote our full well-being by providing solid and secure points of reference and to assist us in the ongoing conversion that is a central part of Christian life. This he did mainly through his preaching and teaching. His message continues to be relevant today because it is the message of Jesus Christ – who is the same yesterday, today and forever." - Cardinal Seán Brady, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland - 27 September 2009 \| Cardinal Seán Brady celebrates a special Mass at the Papal Cross, Killineer, Co Louth to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the visit of Pope John Paul II to the site. View video highlights of the Mass ... Video interview In a video interview Bishop Michael Smith reflects on the 1979 pilgrimage to Ireland of the late Pope John Paul II: Get the Flash Player to see this player. Addresses and homilies delivered by Pope John Paul II in Ireland

Audio recordings	Booklet form
Image gallery See our image gallery for a selection of photographs from the pilgrimage of Pope John Paul II to Ireland in 1979 ... Further reading For further reading on Pope John Paul II see www.veritas.ie

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