--> This could really be a blessed event in South Korea. As reported here in The Pillar recently, baptisms are back on the rise in South Korea. WYD could be a catalyst even more spiritual growth.
--> Although Catholics are just slightly above 10 percent of the population, my understanding is that the society is becoming more and more open the the Faith. A recent super popular, award-winning television series, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵, featured a crime fighting duo of a detective and a priest (with anger management issues).
It is certainly true that it is not about the money.
However, these results are important. Not the money in and of itself, but rather the evidence for a city/country in the future that this event can be held in their location and not be an Olympic-level financial disaster.
--> This could really be a blessed event in South Korea. As reported here in The Pillar recently, baptisms are back on the rise in South Korea. WYD could be a catalyst even more spiritual growth.
--> Although Catholics are just slightly above 10 percent of the population, my understanding is that the society is becoming more and more open the the Faith. A recent super popular, award-winning television series, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘵, featured a crime fighting duo of a detective and a priest (with anger management issues).
A "feel good" story,. Thanks for sharing. I am surprised there are not more comments.
Thanks guys for some rare good news! I hope it bears as much spiritual fruit as it has done material.
It is certainly true that it is not about the money.
However, these results are important. Not the money in and of itself, but rather the evidence for a city/country in the future that this event can be held in their location and not be an Olympic-level financial disaster.
I've been there as a catholic and a volunteer and I am very happy with these results! God bless