tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161233046199855972.post3105789999153116093..comments2018-11-29T16:03:17.753+00:00Comments on SacredSpace102fm : Firm in the Faith - A pilgrim's reflection on WYD 2011John keilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12420049867647786329noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161233046199855972.post-1339084988327303662011-09-12T21:05:37.494+01:002011-09-12T21:05:37.494+01:00Dear Sr. Oneng. Thank you for your lovely sharing ...Dear Sr. Oneng. Thank you for your lovely sharing about your World Youth Day experience and the inspiration that you drew from the two Carmelite Saints. It truly was a global experience of prayer of fellowship. God Bless, Majella.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6161233046199855972.post-65521821817790635112011-09-05T14:01:19.727+01:002011-09-05T14:01:19.727+01:00Dear Majella,
Thank you for your reflection which ...Dear Majella,<br />Thank you for your reflection which brought back/rekindled in me the wonderful and nourishing time I have had in Spain. I am a WYD pilgrim first-timer and I loved every second of it. That inlcuded que-ing up for our meals! What remained in me among many other things was the dynamic Global community of faith which transcended language and cultural barriers... and the palpable presence of God in all people I have met and shared with. I had the privilege of journeying with 129 pilgrims from the Arundel and Brighton Diocese here in England. Likewise, I was deeply moved when when the Pope asked us to pray that the rain would stop... and after a brief moment of praying and waiting, it did! Now, why would I be surprised by this?! I came home to my convent wonderfully exhausted but filled with a renewed hope and faith that God is alive in the hearts of our young people... my heart included! I came home with a renewed love and respect for 2 of my favourite siants St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross.. Re-reading St. John of the Cross now brings me a new feeling of connectedness especially when I came across Salamanca,where, a group of us were welcomed by loving families who allowed us to share in theri home-life and parish life for 5 days before we wnet to Madrid. <br />Your article has certainly fired me up again. Thank you! May the Lord bless you and keep you and give you his peace, Sr. Oneng Mendoza, FMDMSr. Oneng, FMDMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11085973202969094029noreply@blogger.com