Others, are often forgotten in life. It is very easy to think of yourself first. During the 17 days, the group became closer to Jesus, as we helped each other speak Italian and Spanish, found those that were lost from the group during the day, and helped each other with directions. The Host Families in Cintruenigo were definitely a great highlight of the trip. They provided fantastic lifetime memories, as they helped us with Spanish, washed our clothes, provided food, a swimming pool, entertainment, laughter, smiles, Mass, and beautiful scarves. Small acts of kindness is what makes our lives have meaning!
Yourself, as do we know what we are called to daily? If we are able to laugh and smile each day, regardless of what the day presents us, we are living our Christian lives. Our World is very interested in perfection. God only needs us to try our best each day. As I told others that my low and high point of World Youth Day are the same. We should not be sad at the end of World Youth Day, as we will be stronger with all of the memories that may not be active but when we were tested, we made a positive decision that brought the group closer to Jesus.
God helps us through our daily challenges, to come up with a positive outcome. For the next 20 years and the rest of our lives, we will become stronger Christians daily because of World Youth Day in Madrid. At a Catechesis session, "Joy" was referenced by the Archbishop. Jesus. Others. Yourself. I am very grateful to Italy, Cintruenigo, during Days of the Diocese, as well as the World Youth Day host, Madrid. As opportunities on the pilgrimage presented themselves, I have become closer and more knowledgeable of my faith and God. Thank you Jesus, God, and Pope Benedict, for a safe trip for all and myself. World Youth Day gives us our daily hope.
Memories of Madrid #4 - Darrell Vekasi
By Darrell Vekasi, Memories of Madrid entrant
Please, as we are called, go to a World Youth Day/s, if you are able to! Thank you Jesus, God, and Pope Benedict, for a safe trip for all and myself. I have become closer and more knowledgeable of my faith and God because of many opportunities. I also enjoyed the unique aspects of Italy, my host in Cintruenigo, during Days of the Diocese, as well as Madrid, the World Youth Day host. "Joy" was referenced by the Archbishop during a Catechesis session. Jesus. Others. Yourself. World Youth Day in Madrid, has provided wonderful memories, you and I need to now daily keep active and apply to others, for the next 20 years and the rest of our lives! Daily, we are tested and with the help of God, we are able to make positive decisions.
With Jesus, we experienced the most precious Madrid Memories. My most memorable, the second day of Catechesis, on the Thursday, as I cried and saw my Father very clearly, who passed away many years ago, after as he always said, carried his Cross. The music before, during, and after Communion moved me greatly as I prayed. Also, I am very happy to have been chosen last year with my Sister to be Godparents. What happiness, to have seen the Vatican, the Sistene Chapel, Cintruenigo, and the events of World Youth Day, in Madrid, as well as daily morning and evening prayer.
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