WYD Blog: January 27 – The Vigil

Finally at the site for the Vigil and Final Mass.

From Luke Donnelly:

Just entering the closed Pan Americas Highway for our pilgrimage to the site of the vigil and final mass. We will be here for the next 24hrs.

We were very blessed to receive seated positions for the vigil tonight. We are watching the crowds roll in behind us as we wait to be seated. Following the vigil we will head into the crowds to find a comfortable spot for the night.

After 9 hours we have finally made it to the seated area of the stage for the evening vigil. It has been a long pilgrimage of walking, waiting and patience.

We can’t wait to experience this amazing opportunity.

Social Media

Ready for our big day! A long pilgrim walk to tonights Vigil and tomorrow’s final Mass – both lead by Pope Francis. Be assured of our prayers for your intentions and please pray for us + CProwse #WYDPanama2019 #finalmass #PopeFrancis

— CG Catholic (@CGCatholic) January 26, 2019

Pope says church ‘wounded by her own sin’ – Western Advocate https://t.co/lJ9CvZiLoA pic.twitter.com/Q1wdS5NBYs

— RomanCatholic (@CatholicRoman) January 27, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“Tonight we experienced a once in a lifetime opportunity coming so close to Pope Francis. 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?” – Luke, CG WYD Pilgrim

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Our WYD Pilgrims are about to join millions of other pilgrims and Pope Francis for the Vigil. #catholic #wydpanama2019 #cgyouth

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Had our first prayer encounter with Pope Francis last night! He even gave a wave to us as he passed us close by on the Pope mobile. Be assured that we are praying for all the prayer intentions from our Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn! 🇦🇺+CProwse 🙏🏻 #wydpanama2019 #cgyouth #catholic

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