Thursday, August 18, 2011

The city that never lets us sleep...at night.

As we awoke and left at 7:30, we looked for a place That accepted our breakfast vouchers, but found none. So we bought breakfast today. We proceeded to the church Santa Teresa y San Jose, where we had catechesis ans Mass. Chatechesis was long but inspiring. Some great quotes from chatechesis were: "I got that from Justin Bieber", "iPod: interiority, prayer, obedience, and devotion", "God gave man women, and everything else is made in China!", "how many of you pray, asking to know how to pray?". After Mass, we had lunch provided by WYD. Then came siesta time! We were given a few hours to rest, shop, or just hang out. At 5 o'clock we made our way to the central plaza, where we awaited the Pope's arrival. The Pope arrived at about 8:30 to our area. During our wait, we met some new friends from all over the world. We returned to the hostel in separate groups at separate times. We all went to various restaurants for dinner, using our vouchers. It is now midnight and we are ready to sleep. Goodnight and good luck.

Raquel and Catherine

4 comments:

  1. Great to read the blogs ..... of course we want to read MORE!! Hint!.
    Blessings to all of you!! Please keep all of us here at home in your prayers.
    Expect the graces and the blessings as Archbishop Sartan remarked at the Sending off Mass!!
    Angie's mom ~ Bonnie

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  2. I want to hear more about specific events. Loved those we've received so far. Hope to see you all back here and can't wait for the video and slide show you want to present to the parish and friends!! Hint!?!

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  3. We will definitely be putting together a slideshow. Catherine will have it ready by September first.

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