By Pilgrim Chantal Khoury
WYD Spain was one of The most amazing, life changing experiences I have ever journeyed.
Words don't even come close in describing the lessons learnt and the journey one experiences during this single week. A week full of youth, laughter, singing, dancing, culture, and the strength and courage shared by millions whom are joined together by one faith. You can hear so many stories, see so many pictures, watch so many videos of this amazing event; but nothing comes close to actually experiencing it for yourself!
The joyful positive energy that flew through the center of Madrid could turn any frown upside down ;) Many of you may have heard about the organized protest that occurred on our 2nd day in Madrid. Being in the center of it all was a real eye opening experience. You can hear of all the things that some people have to say about what we believe, but when you witness something like we did in Spain - reality hits you hard in the heart. Yelling back seemed pointless yet 'viva il papa' still rang through the dark mob..just as it did the previous day.
Although we could not understand what the protesters were yelling, we understood what they were saying through their facial expressions of anger and gestures of frustration. at one point it was almost like you could see the devil prowling through the crowd.. Praying was our only weapon of destruction..and prayers were needed now more than ever... And so we continue to pray for Spain and the rest of our world.
All in all, WYD was the day that was a week of a lifetime one which I am still trying to absorb! What a trip, what a journey!
I'm so pumped for RIO!!!!!!!
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