This morning we attended a Cultural celebration which was for all Australians. There were roughly 4000 people there from every state in Australia. It was fantastic. The cross and icon were carried in and we celebrated in prayer and music. This included an Aboriginal dance and a speech from Archbishop Pell.
We then took the girls out for lunch and have sung them Happy Birthday in the auditorium, the dining hall and the subway. Many people standing by joined in and it was wonderful to see. Everywhere we go we sing of Australia and of course every nation chants back their own. There is a real sense of friendship and happiness amongst all pilgrims.
The Opening Mass was nothing like we had seen before, we thought Fatima was a large gathering, this was something else again. So many people everywhere from every nation all gathering for the same reason. Amazing.
It sounds amazing and gives me goosebumps as I remember WYD in Sydney. Enjoy!!!
ReplyDeleteAm loving my arm chair trip through these amazing historical places..the engineering of a 1st century aqueduct.. amazing..the BEAUTIFUL cathedrals...Loving it. This really is a once in a lifetime for you all..such wonder and joy..beautiful. Keep up the photos - they're great.
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