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With Father Adam before the Mass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>
I noticed earlier today that the press in the United States has picked up the fact that Pope Francis tripped and fell during Mass today at\u00a0Czestochowa. \u00a0He did fall when he approached an unexpected step while incensing the altar at the beginning of Mass. \u00a0It took less than ten seconds for things to continue. \u00a0There was somewhat of a gentle gasp as he lost his balance. \u00a0He did not appear to be in pain, nor did the incident disturb the order of things. \u00a0By the time Mass ended, most in attendance had forgotten all about it. \u00a0The Pope continued his schedule and looked fine at the opening ceremony in Krakow where over 600,000 young people greeted him.<\/p>\n
The Mass Pope Francis celebrated today in Czestochowa was at the Monastery of\u00a0Jasna G\u00f3ra where since 1384 the Paulite Order has watched over the image of Our Lady of\u00a0Czestochowa. \u00a0The estimated number of pilgrims present for the Mass was between 300,000 and 500,000, the vast majority of them Polish. \u00a0There were Polish flags everywhere.<\/p>\nOur Lady of Czestochowa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Several traditions regarding the origins of the image exist, one even associates it with Saint Luke, but most likely the icon came from Constantinople in the fourteenth century to Jasna\u00a0G\u00f3ra. \u00a0The monastery in\u00a0Czestochowa is quite more than just a simple monastery, but rather a fortress. \u00a0There are several places to visit, including the Chapel of Our Lady where pilgrims approach the icon prayerfully on their knees. \u00a0In 1655, the monastery was under siege by Swedish forces. \u00a0The monks together with soldiers defended the monastery proudly, defeating the Swedes. \u00a0Ever since that historic moment, Our Lady of\u00a0Czestochowa has been known as the Protectress of Poland.<\/p>\nCommunion time<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
In 1966, the communist government forbade celebrations in Czestochowa for the 1000th year anniversary of the Christianization of Poland. \u00a0They denied Pope Paul VI\u2019s request to visit Poland in order to mark the baptism Mieszko, the first ruler of Poland. \u00a0Today, Pope Francis marked the 1050th anniversary of the Polish people embracing the Christian faith, and their perseverance despite very difficult times (and even the annihilation of their country).<\/p>\n
In 1991, Pope John Paul II held the first World Youth Day at Czestochowa. \u00a0It was appropriate that Pope Francis would celebrate Mass there during his visit to Krakow for World Youth Day.<\/p>\n
The crowd this morning was young and excited. \u00a0Almost all those present were Polish, including many families with young children. \u00a0The pilgrims were respectful and reverent, everyone kneeling for the consecration throughout the streets and parks leading up to\u00a0the monastery.<\/p>\nPeople leaving once the Mass ended<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Communion was distributed efficiently and before we knew it, the Mass was over. \u00a0There was an extended applause that died down but quickly reemerged many times. \u00a0After some minutes, the helicopter taking Francis to Krakow flew over us as thousands of pilgrims waved goodbye to him. \u00a0The excitement continues as Pope Francis will now spend several days sharing with and accompanying the youth that have gathered from all over the world.<\/p>\n
The pictures are mine, all rights reserved.<\/p>\n
I noticed earlier today that the press in the United States has picked up the fact that Pope Francis tripped and fell during Mass today at\u00a0Czestochowa. \u00a0He did fall when he approached an unexpected step while incensing the altar at the beginning of Mass. \u00a0It took less than ten seconds for things to continue. \u00a0There […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2533,"featured_media":1940,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[205],"tags":[414,416,403,197],"class_list":["post-1943","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commentary","tag-czestochowa","tag-jasna-gora","tag-poland","tag-pope-francis"],"yoast_head":"\n
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