WYD Blog: January 25 – Enter the Popemobile

From Luke Donnelly:

Following catechesis the Pilgrims and His Grace walked to Omar Park for the vocations fair, garden of reconciliation and music.

The confessionals were a beautiful image lining the hill. The park had a sense of peace.

Tonight we experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity coming so close to Pope Francis.

We opted for a shady patch with an ocean breeze for the Welcome of the Pope Ceremony this evening.

Whilst this was a highlight of the day it were the little moments like lunch in a bank carpark, sharing water bottles with toddlers and getting to know each other in supermarkets and the hotel that really make WYD the beautiful experience it is.

Where will you find Christ today?

Social media

Just finished our pilgrims lunch in a carpark 😂 that’s the life of pilgrims!! Always on the move to our final destination Jesus our saviour! Amen +CProwse #WYD2019 #PopeFrancis #pilgrims #Panama

— CG Catholic (@CGCatholic) January 24, 2019

World Youth Day Update: Pilgrims attended the Welcome of the Pope Ceremony. “As we gather in Panama, World Youth Day is once more a celebration of joy and hope for the whole Church and, for the world, a witness of faith.” – Pope Francis #WYD2019 pic.twitter.com/4txeD3y7fv

— Catholic Education Archdiocese Canberra & Goulburn (@ceacg) January 25, 2019

 

Photo Gallery

Photos courtesy of Luke Donnelly and the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese pilgrims

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