Christ the Redeemer pilgrims
Fr. Rosica and Archbishop Miller
Catechesis
Mass
Deacon Pablo reading the Gospel
It's full in here
On the big screen
Holy Trinity and Christ the Redeemer pilgrims
Friday, 19 August 2011
Catechesis and Mass with Archbishop Miller
Photos taken at the Love and Life site.
Christ the Redeemer pilgrims
Fr. Rosica and Archbishop Miller
Catechesis
Mass
Deacon Pablo reading the Gospel
It's full in here
On the big screen
Holy Trinity and Christ the Redeemer pilgrims
Christ the Redeemer pilgrims
Fr. Rosica and Archbishop Miller
Catechesis
Mass
Deacon Pablo reading the Gospel
It's full in here
On the big screen
Holy Trinity and Christ the Redeemer pilgrims
Thursday, 18 August 2011
WYD Before El Papa
Okay, time for Ray to catch-up ... This blog covers events during WYD before the arrival of the Pope. I have so much to share but will only touch on the highlights. So here goes ...
Day One - the following photo illustrates the street scene for the opening Mass. It is difficult to show a million pilgrims spread out along boulevard but here is the spot we ended up at. And yes, everyone received Communion. Lots of Jumbotrons and speakers along the calle, so we were effectively there, even though the Archbishop was still many blocks away.
It took us hours to find a place to eat afterwards and make our way back to the school to sleep. We learned that the commuter rail stops at midnight and that crowds can be avoided if we eat at Canadian time.
Day Two - We had Catechesis in an old traditional basilica in the morning, followed by Mass. We created a long prayer chain of intentions for our offering. We then had lunch and made our way to another basilica, this one very contemporary, for Taize prayer.
We then found a traditional Spanish restaurant for tortias and headed to a musical performance by a fantastic French dance band. This band had us up dancing to several Christian songs, each one fully accompanied with actions. I wish I could get my YouTube account working so that I could show you their awesome version of Waves of Mercy.
Unfortunately, we had to make our way around anti-Pope protesters on the way home, so we were late again. Argh!
Day Three - the morning was spent at the English Speaking Arena, listening to our Archbishop Miller for the Catechesis. And then, he presided at a Mass that was concelebrated with around 300 priests and 30 bishops!
After Mass, there was an excellent love and life session. While there, we ran into some teachers from Archbishop Carney.
After lunch, we broke into smaller groups. Our group watched a Christian rock concert followed by dinner and an outdoor rock opera of the Crucifixion.
- Posted by Ray Tarnai using BlogPress from my iPhone
Day One - the following photo illustrates the street scene for the opening Mass. It is difficult to show a million pilgrims spread out along boulevard but here is the spot we ended up at. And yes, everyone received Communion. Lots of Jumbotrons and speakers along the calle, so we were effectively there, even though the Archbishop was still many blocks away.
It took us hours to find a place to eat afterwards and make our way back to the school to sleep. We learned that the commuter rail stops at midnight and that crowds can be avoided if we eat at Canadian time.
Day Two - We had Catechesis in an old traditional basilica in the morning, followed by Mass. We created a long prayer chain of intentions for our offering. We then had lunch and made our way to another basilica, this one very contemporary, for Taize prayer.
We then found a traditional Spanish restaurant for tortias and headed to a musical performance by a fantastic French dance band. This band had us up dancing to several Christian songs, each one fully accompanied with actions. I wish I could get my YouTube account working so that I could show you their awesome version of Waves of Mercy.
Unfortunately, we had to make our way around anti-Pope protesters on the way home, so we were late again. Argh!
Day Three - the morning was spent at the English Speaking Arena, listening to our Archbishop Miller for the Catechesis. And then, he presided at a Mass that was concelebrated with around 300 priests and 30 bishops!
After Mass, there was an excellent love and life session. While there, we ran into some teachers from Archbishop Carney.
After lunch, we broke into smaller groups. Our group watched a Christian rock concert followed by dinner and an outdoor rock opera of the Crucifixion.
- Posted by Ray Tarnai using BlogPress from my iPhone
Wednesday, 17 August 2011
Day 2 at WYD 2011
Day 2 of WYD for me. Dillon and Jason joined me at the catechesis session and for lunch. Great catechesis talk and animators today! I saw the St. Luke's group today. Ended the night walking to the Cathedral and seeing two concerts. Oh yeah, the Puerta del Sol was closed this evening because there was a demonstration and it got out of hand. Pray for peace today.
Madrid arena
Curtis Stephen and Jesse Manibusan
Preparing for Mass
The Canuck flag shown proudly
with Jesse and Jodi Manibusan
Archbishop Chaput
Inside Madrid arena
Bag lunch! This is WYD!
Volunteers taking a siesta
St. Luke's WYD group
Fr. Stan Fortuna
The back of the Cathedral of Almudena at night
Buenas noches!
Madrid arena
Curtis Stephen and Jesse Manibusan
Preparing for Mass
The Canuck flag shown proudly
with Jesse and Jodi Manibusan
Archbishop Chaput
Inside Madrid arena
Bag lunch! This is WYD!
Volunteers taking a siesta
St. Luke's WYD group
Fr. Stan Fortuna
The back of the Cathedral of Almudena at night
Buenas noches!
Tuesday, 16 August 2011
Day 1 of WYD 2011
Lunch!
One of the most tastiest and healthiest meals I have ever eaten at a WYD.
Plaza Mayor
Local food
The central most point of Madrid
My location for the opening Mass. Too bad the screen was far away and I couldn't hear a thing. Glad to have the Magnificat to follow along however
Crowds. No riot here afterwards however. Everyone has been so friendly.
After the Mass
A police car cutting through the crowds
St. Jude's United Catholic Band from Canada.
Dinner!
Canadian gathering @wydenglish #madrid11
This day started off with a bang for the Canadian pilgrims as we gathered for our very first Canadian gathering at a WYD!
Opening prayer. Venue: Palacio de los Deportes
Procession
Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, Archbishopof Ottawa
Ainsley Nesset, Star of the Sea WYD group reading the first intercession.
It was sure 'dynamite' with all of us gathered
Christ the Redeemer WYD group
with Megan and Jeremy
It was a great time! Thanks to Fr. Rosica and all involved for putting this event together!
It was estimated that over 5000 Canadians were in the building.
By: Gerard
Opening prayer. Venue: Palacio de los Deportes
Archbishop Terrence Prendergast, Archbishopof Ottawa
Ainsley Nesset, Star of the Sea WYD group reading the first intercession.
Christ the Redeemer WYD group
with Megan and Jeremy
It was a great time! Thanks to Fr. Rosica and all involved for putting this event together!
It was estimated that over 5000 Canadians were in the building.
By: Gerard
The day before WYD begins
My pilgrim pass. I think this is only used for the vigil site. E7 is where I will be. Hopefully some others I know will be there.
Volunteers!
WYD backpack and all its contents.
Met up with Rachelle, Anna, Kristin, Ryle and Jason. You like the Vancouver Canucks flag?
Puerta del Sol. 10:30pm
I was also able to bump into the SFX group late in the evening.
It was a good day.
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