Greetings from Roma!
We're happy to announce that we have made it safely to our hotel after a LONG day of flights, bus rides, tours, and Italian dining! As we sit around reflecting on the beginning of our journey, there seems to be an overwhelming consensus: WE ARE TIRED! We enjoyed a wonderful day in Rome, Mr. Conrad wowing us with his expansive knowledge, we excitedly made our way from basilica to church, to memorable monuments packing the city center. It soon became evident, however that as excited as we were, the adrenaline began to wear off. this was the moment when we got a dreaded announcement: one more sight. Pilgrims and chaperones alike groaned, peeling themselves from benches. The mood changed, though when Mr. Conrad unveiled our final destination for the day: The Holy Stairs; the very stairs Jesus climbed to his own persecution. We were reminded that Jesus endured far more than 24 hours of consciousness in his final days. He sacrificed his life for our salvation; I'm sure we can last just a few more hours to sleep!
Sleepily yours,
St. Aidan's WYD pilgrims
Posted by Collin Hall
About Us
- St. Aidan WYD Pilgrims
- Livonia, Michigan, United States
- A group of 33 pilgrims from St. Aidan Catholic Church, Livonia, MI detailing their adventures while on the 2011 World Youth Days Pilgrimage visiting Rome, Barcelona, and Madrid.
3 comments:
Of course, Mr. Conrad also had the pilgrims climb those stairs ON THEIR KNEES as is the proper tradition.
Thanks for the updates. Keep 'em coming. Hope that Tuesday finds you all well rested.
I was certain Mr. Conrad would get you guys lost. The Holy Spirit must already be working overtime.
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