Exchange of spiritual gifts: the fruit of World Youth Day

Abstract

Among the many perspectives of looking at World Youth Day, first of all, we need to recognize its deep spiritual meaning, which can be described as a specific exchange of gifts made during that time. Our guests   could enjoy Polish hospitality, food, and religiosity, but they also gave us something. World Youth Day can be seen from the perspective of the richness of Pope Francis' teaching and acts. We should also acknowledge the enthusiasm and joy of living the faith that young people brought for adults. The article contains statements of our guests who participated in the so-called Days in the Dioceses in the parishes of the Diocese of Radom. Pope Francis' first impressions of the event, expressed after his return to Rome, are also included. The article attempts to make a synthesis of the papal teaching passed on during World Youth Day. The last part of the paper seeks to answer the question about the benefits young people participating in WYD could have brought into the adult world.