wish we were there

Well it seems like our mates in Ozzie Land are having a wonderful time representing our parish below the equator. For us who must resign ourselves to be armchair pilgrims, we can join them as they participate in WYD's major events.

The first big event is the opening Mass with His Eminence, George Cardinal Pell, Metropolitan of the Archdiocese of Sydney. This Mass will take place on Tuesday at the Barangaroo (I love saying that name--it's like a cross between a boomerang and a kangaroo), a waterfront promenade built specifically for World Youth Day near the Sydney Harbor (or I should say "Harbour").

However, for us, this Mass will be from 11:30pm to 1:30am TONIGHT, MONDAY, JULY 14. You can view it live by going to the official WYD site or to EWTN. I'll hopefully post more ways that you can join in on the fun and in the prayers of our three pilgrims. It'll be just like we're there--sans the cold and the crowds.