Most people have been wondering what i have been up to on my Facebook account, posting picture of Rome and talking about this Pilgrimage of Hope. Well, keep on reading and you'll know all about my amazing adventure of a week at the last week of July.
Every day when I used to wake up, and always ask myself ‘what’s next today?’ Every day was so full of surprises, I was always thrilled to know and discover.
During that week, I honestly felt much closer to God. There was no one rushing me to do anything, I felt at ease most of the time unlike in my daily routine. I felt that some personal moments in my life were falling to place, like I was really destined to be with all the youths from different European countries no matter the language everybody spoke. We all had one passion and goal to learn, pray and discover. We were one big Carmelite family.
It was also interesting to learn more about the Carmelites as I never really knew or studied anything about them. Now that I had the opportunity to know more about the Carmelites; how they started, the Rule etc. I feel much more included in this community that I was part of for many years.
I also can never forget all of the people that I have met during this pilgrimage. Fernando Millan Romeral, the Prior General and also Fr John Keating, the best Carmelite leaders in which I can really look up to. They could always interact very well with all of the youths present.
Before going to Rome we were told that we might not see the Pope but on the last day of the Pilgrimage we had the phenomenal experience to meet him at Castel Gandolfo and pray with him.
I will never ever forget either the other youths that I have met from different European countries. I’ve gotten to know a little bit about their culture and their work back home as a Carmelite youth. I loved the fact that we always worked as a team. I never felt that I was alone.
Lastly, I will always be grateful to the Prior Provincial Fr Michael Farrugia O.Carm and Fr Joe Saliba O.Carm for giving me this wonderful opportunity and such amazing experience that I will never ever forget.
Up next - World Youth Day - Madrid 2011. I'm already excited. Trust me, it is a cool thing. Really.
Live in the moment of silence;
obey, help & trust in the Lord,
with a pure and honest heart.
1 comment:
I totally agree with everything you just said. The whole week was totally amazing, and I must say, I do believe it was planned out for us by someone higher than all of us. It was truly fantastic and next August will hopefully be even better. :)
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