Return from “Down Under”
It is good to be stateside once again! Do not misunderstand: I enjoyed myself thoroughly, and the Holy Spirit lifted my heart toward the Eternal. However, two weeks away from my wife and son created in me a grave desire to be at home. So, I am pleased to write from the living room of my humble abode. In the days since my return, many people have inquired about my recent pilgrimage. Some want to know about the scenery and sightseeing opportunities in Australia, some want to know about the World Youth Day events, some want to know about the youth who accompanied me on the pilgrimage. "How was it?," everybody asks. My replies have seemed inadequate; I cannot seem to find words to properly express the immensity and intensity of a pilgrimage to Sydney, Australia for World Youth Day 2008. Alas, I will try to articulate two weeks worth of experiences and points of personal revelation into this post and ones to follow in the next days. Indee...