Vasarnap.hu's journalist spoke with Cardinal Péter Erdő about the preparations for this year's celebration at the presentation of the commemorative book "The Encounter" of the 52nd Budapest International Eucharistic Congress (NEK) and the book of interviews with NEK reporters.
Three months after the Eucharistic world event in Budapest, the commemorative book of the 52nd NEK, entitled The Encounter In its preface, Cardinal Péter Erdő gives thanks for the congress. When Father Cardinal recalls the huge and serene holy procession from Kossuth tér to Hősök tér - which was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the meeting - he says:
"It was as if we were all together, as at that time the disciples were with Mary in the upper room, when the Holy Spirit descended on their entire community. Not just mass psychology! One level higher reality! That former community is now us."
"And since then, in many communities, they watch it again, listen to the testimony of one or another speaker, and draw inspiration from it for the renewal of our church. Because at the same time we read, learn, quote the work and message of the historical Christ, and experience that we can be in a direct, personal relationship with him, which sustains and uplifts us. Thanks be to him for the Eucharistic World Congress!"
- After the success of the world meeting in September - countervailing the epidemic situation - what is the most important message for Advent 2021?
"Preparation for Christmas." For us, Christmas is an encounter with Christ. During this device, the obstacles must be removed from the way. What are the obstacles? Primarily human selfishness and sin. That is why Advent is always a time of giving, of helping love. One should think, for example, of those who struggle with the rising gas prices in Transcarpathia, for example, or who do not have enough fuel. Let's help as we can. I believe that there are also needy people in our own environment. Let's keep our eyes open, and if we notice that someone has a problem of such a magnitude that we can help, then don't hesitate!
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