By now we have had 4 Youth Weekends at Stella Maris. If you have taken part in more than one of those weekends, you will have noticed that we changed the poster after the November weekend.
| Since last summer, I've been involved in the Youth Weekend organisation, and I offered to be design the posters and flyers. It has been such a joy for me to finally be able take use my tiny abilities for the Church! |  |
At first we had no idea about what the name or the theme for the weekends we were going to have together. Then one day in October Andi wrote to us about this inspiration: One Body in Christ. That’s why later on in November, that name started appearing on the posters for that month's weekend gathering.
In our Diocese, there are many nationalities, but we are united together due to our Lord. I would like to share a short story about the occasion when I realised this strong union. Once, I asked one of the priests to celebrate Mass in Spanish at the parish in Turku. He said yes with a requirement: "If you can find 50 people who will attend the Spanish Mass here, I will do it for sure." My reply was: "Father, I think we don’t really need 50 people, as when we are in Mass, it’s the whole Catholic Church with us regardless of how many people we are present."
The Holy Mass is the Holy Communion of all of us, it’s the moment that we are all in one and one in all. So, when Andi mentioned his inspiration for the name of the Youth Weekends, I immediately had this idea for the new poster.
In the poster, we have Christ and the Host in the middle. That is our bridge to each other and the important Mystery of the Holy Mass. Then, around that, we have the words “One Body in Christ” in different languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Greek, German, etc. Because we are so multinational in our Diocese. And as the event is arranged in Stella Maris, around that central image we chose pictures that we took during last year's Youth Festival and some from earlier Youth Weekends.
The Holy Mass is the Holy Communion of all of us, it’s the moment that we are all in one and one in all. So, when Andi mentioned his inspiration for the name of the Youth Weekends, I immediately had this idea for the new poster.
In the poster, we have Christ and the Host in the middle. That is our bridge to each other and the important Mystery of the Holy Mass. Then, around that, we have the words “One Body in Christ” in different languages: Finnish, Swedish, English, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese, Greek, German, etc. Because we are so multinational in our Diocese. And as the event is arranged in Stella Maris, around that central image we chose pictures that we took during last year's Youth Festival and some from earlier Youth Weekends.
Poster of "One Body in Christ"
I must say that without help from the sisters of the Home of the Mother in Spain, this poster would never have come to be. They are very skillful with all kinds of digital technologies and when I asked them for help they immediately said yes! They helped me to make my idea into a real picture! They have lots of programs, so if you wish you can check out their webpage (in English)! They also have a page for youth if you are looking for resources: here.
In conclusion, I would like to ask you, my dear sisters and brothers in Christ, to remember that all of us are in Christ! And that’s why in our Church there are many vocations. Just like there are many organs in the human body and each one has a different function. As Fr. Gianni taught us last time, we are one in another and if one doesn't work the whole body will suffer. From my point of view, there are many congregations and associations in our Church, but none of those should close our mind. Therefore, we should be open to every Catholic even he or she is not from your group/congregation. That’s what it means for me, One Body in Christ and Christ the head of this harmonic work in the Church!
The February's weekend will be on the weekend of 24th and the topic is Marriage. Follow our Facebook page to find out more about it!
In conclusion, I would like to ask you, my dear sisters and brothers in Christ, to remember that all of us are in Christ! And that’s why in our Church there are many vocations. Just like there are many organs in the human body and each one has a different function. As Fr. Gianni taught us last time, we are one in another and if one doesn't work the whole body will suffer. From my point of view, there are many congregations and associations in our Church, but none of those should close our mind. Therefore, we should be open to every Catholic even he or she is not from your group/congregation. That’s what it means for me, One Body in Christ and Christ the head of this harmonic work in the Church!
The February's weekend will be on the weekend of 24th and the topic is Marriage. Follow our Facebook page to find out more about it!
About the author
Yiran, or Maria Micaela. Born in China as a Protestant Christian but baptised in Spain (2015), being the only Catholic in the family. I came to Turku as an Erasmus exchange student and I stayed for my MSc studies. I'm also a participant of the Youth Weekends at Stella Maris.
Cooking, running and photography are my hobbies.
Cooking, running and photography are my hobbies.
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