Today the bishops and priests and pilgrims will gather for the Opening Mass. It will invoke memories of my WYD experiences in Rome and Sydney. I am looking forward to watching the encore version this afternoon from EWTN, since the 3.3am start is a tab too early for me. For those more technically minded, why not explore how you can watch it on your computer or better still, get ewtn installed. It is an investment worth having.
It is very important too to pray for all the pilgrims because WYD, although a wonderful experience is demanding physically, emotionally and spiritually for the pilgrims. So why not make an effort to say some prayers all this week for these pilgrims. WYD experience can change lives for the better. Pilgrims who were perhaps lukewarm in their faith or initially go to be with their friends can come home changed people by the working of God in their lives. The WYD experience can be dramatic or it can be gentle change over time, but nevertheless, these pilgrims will not come back home in the same way as they left.
May the blessings of God be theirs today as they participate in the Opening Mass which is the main event for today.
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