It's been a fascinating few days! We are sorry it has taken so long to post...we have limited internet access but be rest assured we are having a GREAT time.
We spent Tuesday in the beautiful city of Toledo (look for pictures soon). Toledo is the site where St. John of the Cross was held in prison while under persecution with the church. We've been blessed to have an awesome guide for both Avila and Toledo, Marie Theresa, who not only knows the history of the places, but also shares with us the same love for our faith!
Tuesday night we all enjoyed the opening Mass with about 1 million other pilgrims from all over the world. The Mass was followed by concerts, adoration, confessions, and the company of each others presence.
We started WYD today with catechesis with the Sisters of Life and the Archbishop from Sydney, Austrailia. We ended with Mass and then break out sessions throughout the day as well as festivities around town.
A group of us spend the afternoon at a vocations fair in the city. We met many people, religious orders and priests from all around the world. We ended the afternoon with dinner at a local cafe with great lemon ice cream and wonderful conversation amongst friends.
We are getting ready to head downstairs now for a Marian festival!! More posts to come soon!
-Brea and Megan
I am so thrilled that you all are able to participate in WYD! I've been to the last 4 WYD's, so I can just imagine what you all are experiencing. I can't wait to hear all your stories of meeting people from all over the world. I pray that everyone will also grow closer to Christ and receive a greater appreciation of how "catholic" our Church is! Hopefully, everyone will get a good glimpse of the Pope and take in the message he wants to convey. Keep cool, everyone and enjoy the adventure! Prayers, Trina
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ReplyDeleteWe all have been enjoying the experience of meeting so many people from all over that are united through the Catholic faith! What a blessing! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!
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