Evangelization in the squares in Szczecin, Stargard, Police and Kamień Pomorski

The Easter season is currently underway. Following the example of previous years, representatives of the Catholic Church communities evangelize on the streets of cities all over the world during this period. In our region, such an action is also taking place in five places.

It is a continuation of the response to the call of the late Pope Francis expressed in the words: "Following Christ, accompanying Him, remaining with Him requires a certain 'going out'... We must 'go out', together with Him seek the lost sheep, the one that is furthest away. Remember well: come out of being closed in on ourselves, just as Jesus, just as God went out of himself to all of us."

They preach the Gospel, as the Holy Scripture says, in season and out of season. Yesterday's evangelization was a symbol of this. The weather with rain and cold wind was not favorable, and despite this, they went out to the squares with great commitment to preach the Risen Christ. Last Sunday, we met representatives of the Neocatechumenal Way from two parishes at Zamenfoha Square: the Dominican Fathers in Szczecin and the Transfiguration of the Lord from Załom. It was joyful. Many participants came with their entire families.

On two more Sundays, May 18 and 25, representatives of the neocatechumenal communities will evangelize: with song, dance, testimonies of God's action in their lives, and proclamation of the Gospel of the Risen Christ.

Street evangelization begins at 3 p.m. and lasts about 2 hours. It is addressed to everyone, and in particular to people far from the Church. In Szczecin, apart from Zamenhof Square, we can also meet evangelizers at Łasztownia. There are representatives of the neocatechumenal communities from the parishes of Corpus Christi, St., James (cathedral) and Dobra. In addition, in the region, evangelization takes place in Stargard, Police and Kamień Pomorski.

One of the five places where we can meet people predicting the Good News is Zamenhof Square – last Sunday it was joyful there. ©℗

Text and photos by Krzysztof WOJTASIAK