Pilgrimage
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22nd July
On Friday the 22nd July an act of terrorism took the lives of 77 people in Norway. 8 people were
Pilgrims’ End
After showers and final packing we set off for London. Despite the long journey ahead the coach's air conditioning
WYD Pilgrimage – final sermon
Readings: 1 Thess. 1:1-5. 8b-10; Ps 149; Mt 23:13-22 There are many images of Mary being crowned, not least in the
Madrid: Flags, Flags and More Flags
One of thing that you can not fail to notice at WYD is the amount and diversity of flags.
Madrid: Vigil and Mass with the Pope
On Saturday we packed up what we would need for the Vigil and Mass at Cuatro Vientos Aerodrome.
Madrid: Via Crucis
On Friday evening Pope Benedict led The Stations of the Cross. The service used traditional Holy Week Spanish statues
Madrid: Catechesis Sessions
For the first three full days in Madrid, catechesis was given by the Bishops present to the various language groups.
Madrid: The Pope Arrives
Just before noon on Thursday our group were listening to a homily from Archbishop Timothy Dolan. During a pause
Caleruega
After a hearty breakfast in Silos our pilgrimage made the short twenty minute journey to Caleruega, the birthplace of St.
Pilgrim Profiles: Catherine Wallis-Hughes
Another chat with one of our pilgrims. This time in Caleruega. Mark Davoren
Welcome to Madrid!
After a very restful night we set off on the final part of our outward journey. We were pleasantly
WYD – a Retrospective
It's often said in the Order that one should beware of making suggestions lest one be asked to implement them.