Blessings to everyone!!!

We have all returned safely from the Vigil and the Holy Mass with the Holy Father. Some of the youth commented that the Vigil and Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament with the Holy Father was the highlight of the entire trip. And why not....It's all about Jesus and He is really there in the Holy Eucharist. Adoring Jesus with Jesus' Vicar; how cool is that?

The temperature got quite cold out during the evening, but the Holy Spirit gave the youth (and the chaperons) the strenght to make it through....I hope they offered their sufferings for our Parish family. Deacon Scott, Fr. Lovell and I left for the Mass at 4 am and walked the entire 4miles. It payed off as we got front roll seats. Even more, Deacon Scott was called to the front and got to sit with the bishops. He was all smiles and even made the giant screens. Did anyone see him on TV?

Our Holy FAther was awesome. I am sure the youth have been changed forever. The HOly Spirit is going to do great things for them. Remember that this WYD was for the entire Church. Everyone back home has been effected by this great event. Let us open our hearts to receive the POWER of the HOLY SPIRIT. He wants to do great things with us in order to bring Christ and His LOVE to all around us. Tomorrow we tour the Blue Mountains and Tuesday a tour of the city. But nothing will compare with the time we spent with Our beloved Holy FAther and with Him the FATHER, SON and HOLY SPIRIT. What about MADRID????? I for one can't wait.