Pilgrimage (repost from teen) WYD 2002

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LCBS
Senior Member

since 2001-11-29

Posts 532
Connecticut

0 posted 2002-07-31 09:38 PM

Skeptical to say the least, I packed my bag that night
Read the theme of the week, I was "the world’s light"
Loading the bus with apprehension, yet excitement in the air
We gathered round the tiny chapel to say a farewell prayer
"May God Bless you pilgrims, and may your journey be safe"
"May the Lord grace you, and may you grow in your faith"
I snickered as I left the room, this was simply a vacation
Not knowing at the point in time, this trip was my salvation
Fourteen hours later as I stepped off to the street
I was greeted with the smiles of the millions I would meet
Countries united in ways that I had only dreamed
All had become one in God, at least that’s how it seemed
The first night ignited a fire, within my very heart
Flames spread throughout my soul, flickered thoughts to start
Hearts entwined though prayer and song, journeys had begun
With a cross made to the Holy Spirit, God the father, and his son
Day by day we grew stronger, a million children of one creator
Drank the words of our Holy Father, often through a translator
In words that brought tears to my eyes, the closest man to Christ
Made me proud to be a Christian, made me proud that I’d suffice
With the warmth of love spread through my veins, and power in my fists
Gave me no doubt in mind nor heart that our almighty God exists
One final evening of candlelight, and vespers echoing through the air
Gave us pilgrims the feeling that someone’s soul was really there
Awakened to the early sound of raindrops christening our site
We quickly learned that this storm was a ever-losing fight
Miraculously, the clouds parted, and gave way to the sun
Heavens shone upon us ‘til the papal mass was done
Then one by one we marched away, left memories behind
But I will always keep with me the hope that I did find
I left home with doubt and distrust within him and with me
But God has come through in the end, God has helped me see

Mistletoe Angel

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since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-07-31 10:09 PM

(smiles) YAY!!! Oh Lisa, we're all sooooo happy for you, sweet friend, He loves you just as He loves everyone and will always help us see and behold the grace that is everywhere! (big hugggssssss) I'm so happy you posted this here, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lisa, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

Joyce Johnson

Member Rara Avis

since 2001-03-10

Posts 9912
Washington State

2 posted 2002-08-03 01:12 AM

This was a wonderful experience you had and I hope the memory stays with you. Joyce

NewEnglandlazurlu
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

3 posted 2002-08-03 10:15 PM

I am so happy to read this and know that you were so deeply moved by the experience in Toronto. Several of my daughter's friends were there as chaperones and cannot stop talking about how joyous and enlightening it was for all and especially the Pope. Continue to stay close to the Eucharist and in God's light.

You kids are indeed the 'Light of the World.' God Bless you, Marti

"Even if life is full of thorns,
I still embrace it, for I know
that in between those thorns,
there is a rose worth all the pain."

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