Sydney: Day 2

Day 2: Monday - 14/07/08

I had to rush to shower and breakfast because I had overslept.  After breakfast we celebrated morning mass in Sancta Sophia chapel.  After mass we had a talk by an Australian priest who has spent 4 years living with the aborigines and he had a very interesting talk.  After the talk Fr. Liem showed us a cup trick with a message about always being aware in your faith.  After a packed lunch we went to the dress rehearsal for the Opening mass. The WYD Cross and Icon were in the Sancta Sophia chapel and so we were allowed to spend time in the chapel.  It was a really special and blessed time that I am very grateful for as it was a major strengthening part of my faith journey and is a definite highlight of my pilgrimage.  I then joined some of the other members of the group and we went to a local pub.  Because I was underage I could only drink Sprite and I had to tell the bouncer that I had left my ID in my room and I promised him I wouldn’t drink alcohol.  We had lots of fun joking around and chatting and then we all danced.  I really enjoyed chilling with these older foreigners who have become like family to me.  We then walked back to St John’s and on the way we said the Scriptural Rosary.  We said the whole rosary by the time we reached St John’s and it was really special.  It was such a beautiful winter’s evening as well.

Sancta Sophia Chapel

Carina - Dress Rehearsal