Posted on 08/23/2005 7:01:45 AM PDT by LifeSite News
DUSSELDORF, August 22, 2005 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Jim Caviezel, who portrayed Jesus in Mel Gibson's blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ," presented the film to thousands of youth delegates at World Youth Day in Germany.
The screening, which also included prayer and sharing was held at UTL Arena, an outdoor stadium in Dusseldorf, one of the three German cities hosting World Youth Day. The event was sponsored by Holy Cross Family Ministries (HCFM), Easton, Massachusetts.
Kerri Caviezel, Jim's wife, gave a short testimony and introduced her husband. Jim Caviezel, a committed Catholic, addressed the youth and introduced "The Passion of the Christ," which was shown on a giant video screen.
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wonderful!
My kid's went to a small private Catholic school and Jim Caviezel came to their school just before the original premier as a guest speaker.....
There was a cookie and punch after social that he stuck around for....nice guy....all the teenage girls thought he was "hot" and spent most of their time clustered in small groups pointing and giggling.....
NeverGore :^)
That would have been amazing! Those lucky youths! Next year, we pose as youths!
Wonderful ! wAY TO GO jAMES!!!!!!
sTaNDING UP FOR cHRIST !!!
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Thank you I'll check it out. Isn't it somethign that TWO actors turn tails and now because they are known-are becoing beacons for the OLD FAITH ! Let your light shine before men-and it says in the Bible,not in pride but in simple humlity and true love of God!
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