The excitement continues to build here in Krakow, Poland. Pope Francis is now in the city. There is an electric energy buzzing amongst the pilgrims attending this World Youth Day. Something is happening. The Spirit is at work.
As the WYD pilgrims gathered in Blonia Park this evening to hear the pope's opening talk, I couldn't help but notice all of the different faces, languages, flags, chants, ages, and characters that were joyfully marching through the streets of Krakow. The sound of a million footsteps on the pavement reminded me of a street revolution.
Yet, the echo of these steps taken by the pilgrims are not those of rioters, armies, violent protesters, or disillusioned youth. Rather, we march forward in the way of peace, knowing that we've first been shown mercy and are thus called to share God's mercy.
Perhaps those of us gathered here on pilgrimage are starting a worldwide revolution...a revolution of tenderness, love, and mercy.
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