Good morning everyone, it's Sarah from Launceston Parish writing to inform you of the amazing day we had yesterday. After arriving in Madrid on monday night, we found our accommodation, which is very conveniently located to just about everything. We are sharing our university dorm accommodation with a few other Australian groups and it's been great getting to know them all so far. Yesterday was our first official day of World Youth Day week. We started off bright and early with breakfast at 7am before joined the 3,000 other Australian Pilgrims in our first official gathering. We sang songs, heard speakers talk to us about how World Youth Day impacted them and just generally started off our week with a bang. Hopefully many of you were able to watch this event through the online streaming. The next few hours were spent mingling with fellow pilgrims and having a look at the Madrid Cathedral and the royal palace. Any shade found was a blessing as it was 38 degrees at least for majority of the day.We ended up watching the opening mass from a nearby square that had a live screening and so many of us listened to it through radio's. That evening some of the Tasmanian pilgrims attended a concert that was happening in the park 100 metres from where we are staying. A supposedly famous French band were playing and despite the fact we didnt know what they were saying, we danced along and had a great time anyway. It was a wonderful start to our World Youth Day 2011 experience and I cannot wait to see what the rest of the week will bring.
Adios Amigos, prayers and thoughts to all of you at home reading this.
Hola Peregrinos, Estancia lejos de las luchas de toros! How wonderful to read your report of the adventures being experienced in Spain. I'm sure the heat feels somewhat different to the climate of Tasmania! During this very special week I'm sure God's special blessings will fill your hearts and minds. Special hello to Anna-Flora,we hope you are well and enjoying this most special time in Spain, from Hazel & Bluey Zanella
ReplyDeleteSo lovely to hear from you. Very excited to watch the Aussie gathering last night and to hear the Tassie group cheering. Prayers and love to you all.
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ReplyDeleteThis is Roger Tattersall from St. Patrick's College. I am Andrew Johnstone's Tutor. As a tutor group, we would like to be in contact with AJ so we can support him and share his journey. Can you let him know that we are thinking of him and are keeping him (and you all) in our prayers.
Best Wishes,
Mr T
We are thinking of you all, Tassie Pilgrims, as you get ready for the BIG DAY. Hopefully you have not been anywhere near the protests. Keep safe and look after each other. Here in Tassie today has turned from early morning drizzle to a most glorious day, blue skies, warm sunshine, spring blossoms and much bird activity everywhere. Pure Spring! We are very fortunate to live in such a wonderful place, full of the wonders of creation. Special thoughts and prayers go to you all at this very inspirational time. Hello Anna-Flora, thinking of you and looking forward to seeing you soon. Hazel and Bluey Zanella.
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