This morning we returned to the Basilica de Nuestra Senor de Atocha and listened to Archbishop Timothy Dolan from New York give the catechesis on the topic: Established in Jesus Christ. Archbishop Dolan gave us a systematic way of approaching this with 7 key things to try to do to be established in Jesus Christ.
Following Mass and lunch in Parque del Buen Retiro we sought to gain a good position for the Holy Father’s arrival into Madrid. We settled on a position by the Puerta de Alcala which Pope Benedict XVI was to walk through with 5 young people. After a 4 hour wait (luckily in the shade for the most part) the Pope arrived to cheers from the thousands of pilgrims who had congregated along the boulevards of Madrid. And thus began our 4 day encounter with the Pope, who points us in the direction of Jesus Christ as we journey on together.
Some photos to come tomorrow!
Hello again,
ReplyDeleteI was talking to Jackson this mornig. He told me you all got to see the Pope for the first time today. What a life changing experience. I'm sure that this would have been one of your high lights thus far. He tells me you have had 40+ temperatures the last few days. We can only hope that it will cool down for you all.
Enjoy your last few days in Madrid. I look forward to watching your vigil early Sunday morning and final mass Sunday afternoon.
Keep Safe
Glad you're having fun. I have enjoyed following your blog and it brings back memories of WYD08. In fact, I have set the blog as my home page.
ReplyDeleteThe weather sounds like it's scorching hot. Any relief in sight yet? Hope it's not a taste of summer to come in Australia (we're already getting a warmer than average August compared to last year). Let's pray for good Spring and Summer weather (according to God's will)
We've just had a couple of cold, wet days in Victoria. However, we had weather that resembles Sydney during WYD08 from today onwards (around 18 degrees) and this weather pattern is set to persist for an entire week (we've even got a couple of days forecast over 20 degrees). It may be relatively warm for a Victorian winter but relatively cool compared to what you're experiencing in Madrid.
Looking forward to seeing the photos tomorrow. Also, I'm excited about watching the final mass on Sunday.
God bless!