The 17th International Youth Festival - Mladifest 17 – Medjugorje 2006

The 17th International Youth Festival - Mladifest 17 – will take place in Medjugorje from August 1st to August 6th, 2006. The theme of the encounter is, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Ps 119 [118]:105) (“Dear children … witness with your life that you believe and live the Word of God. - Message of January 25, 2006) This theme is in harmony with the theme of the 21st World Youth Day, which is taking place on April 9th (Palm Sunday) in local Churches. Holy Father is addressing his word to young people:
“From this moment onwards, my dear young friends, in a climate of constant listening to the word of God, call on the Holy Spirit, Spirit of fortitude and witness, that you may be able to proclaim the Gospel without fear even to the ends of the earth. Our Lady was present in the cenacle with the Apostles as they waited for Pentecost. May she be your mother and guide. May she teach you to receive the word of God, to treasure it and to ponder on it in your heart (cf Lk 2:19) as she did throughout her life. May she encourage you to declare your "yes" to the Lord as you live "the obedience of faith". May she help you to remain strong in the faith, constant in hope, persevering in charity, always attentive to the word of God. I am together with you in prayer, and I bless each one of you with all my heart.”

August 1st to August 6th, 2006

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Ps 119 [118]:105)
(“Dear children … witness with your life that you believe and live the Word of God. - Message of January 25, 2006)

Programme

Monday, July 31
07:00 pm - Holy Mass – general rehearsal for the choir and the orchestra
08.00 pm - Adoration - – general rehearsal for the choir and the orchestra

Tuesday, August 1
06:00 pm - Rosary
07:00 pm - Holy Mass
09:30 pm - Adoration

Wednesday, August 2
09:00 am - Morning Prayer
09:30 – 12:00 am – Lectures and testimonies
04:00 – 05:30 pm - Lectures and testimonies
06:00 pm – Rosary
07:00 pm - Holy Mass
09:30 pm– Adoration

Thursday, August 3
09:00 am - Morning Prayer
09:30 – 12:00 am – Lectures and testimonies
04:00 – 05:30 pm - Lectures and testimonies
06:00 pm – Rosary
07:00 pm - Holy Mass
08:30 pm – Procession

Friday, August 4
09:00 am - Morning Prayer
09:30 – 12:00 am – Lectures and testimonies – Sister Elvira's Community
04:00 – 05:30 pm - Lectures and testimonies
06:00 pm – Rosary
07:00 pm - Holy Mass
09:30 pm –Theatre and musical show

Saturday, August 5
09:00 am - Morning Prayer
09:30 – 12:00 am – Lectures and testimonies
04:00 – 05:30 pm - Lectures and testimonies
06:00 pm – Rosary
07:00 pm - Holy Mass
08:30 pm - Adoration
09:30 pm - Singing Farewell

Sunday, August 6 – Transfiguration of the Lord
05:00 am - Holy Mass on Cross Mountain

RECOMMENDATIONS

v Things to bring with you: a small FM radio with headphones, a Bible and an umbrella.
v All groups participating in the Youth Prayer meeting: please do not arrange or make plans for any other programs during this week.
v The evening prayer programme for all begins with the Rosary at 6 pm followed by Holy Mass at 7 pm.
v On arrival in Medjugorje, please register at a registration table set up from 9 am to 6 pm every day; registration will take place throughout the entire week.

ATTENTION

DURING THE TIME OF THE YOUTH FESTIVAL (except on Sunday)
THERE WILL BE NO MORNING MASSES FOR PILGRIMS.
ALL PILGRIMS WILL ATTEND THE EVENING MASS WITH THE YOUTH.

During the entire Youth Festival, THERE WILL BE SIMULTANEOUS TRANSLATION.