...the cry of young people at the 2011 World Youth Day. And it sort of has two meanings: that the young people stand with the Pope, and are affirming their full loyalty to him, but also - an extra and unintended meaning - that the young share their youthful energy with the Holy Father and rejuvenate him with their joy and their affection and good humour.
You'll get something of the feel of that unforgettable Saturday night vigil if you watch here. The Pope was so splendid and joyful and amused by the sudden turn of events, undeterred by storm and wind. Enjoy.
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Dear Auntie Joanna:
It was so interesting to read your heartfelt observations as an adult participant in World Youth Day. Well done! Americans who don't get weekend programming on EWTN missed their marvelous LIVE coverage of Madrid events, and had to settle for mainstream media's limited slant of the financial or same-sex Madrid protests.
There was unexpected excitement in the NY area on Tuesday afternoon when the biggest earthquake to hit this metropolitan area since WWII (5.8) hit. Although the epicenter was in Virginia, we in Westchester Co. NY (just north of NYC) heard noise and felt strong tremors--as did residents all along the east coast from Georgia to Canada! Beds vibrated, walls swayed, items on tables tumbled. My sister watched as our framed christening dress bounced back & forth on the swaying wall. I had just left a neighborhood grocery store when I heard a low, screeching noise and turned to see the window shaking, anxious people running from other shops, delivery trucks stop & pull over, and employees from a local hospital evacuating and spilling into the street. We all spoke to each other ("Is it an earthquake?")...such catastrophes seem to make us all reach for one another. Many were on cell phones to loved ones. The weather and, for a brief time, the atmosphere were very reminiscent of the original Sept. 11--same picture-perfect day. We are blessed with no loss of life anywhere, and minimal property damage.
Amusingly, I was shopping for supplies to prepare for Hurricane Irene which is still expected to hit NY on Sunday!
Sheila A. Waters
Bronxville, NY 10708
Dear Auntie Joanna:
It was so interesting to read your heartfelt observations as an adult participant in World Youth Day. Well done! Americans who don't get weekend programming on EWTN missed their marvelous LIVE coverage of Madrid events, and had to settle for mainstream media's limited slant of the financial or same-sex Madrid protests.
There was unexpected excitement in the NY area on Tuesday afternoon when the biggest earthquake to hit this metropolitan area since WWII (5.8) hit. Although the epicenter was in Virginia, we in Westchester Co. NY (just north of NYC) heard noise and felt strong tremors--as did residents all along the east coast from Georgia to Canada! Beds vibrated, walls swayed, items on tables tumbled. My sister watched as our framed christening dress bounced back & forth on the swaying wall. I had just left a neighborhood grocery store when I heard a low, screeching noise and turned to see the window shaking, anxious people running from other shops, delivery trucks stop & pull over, and employees from a local hospital evacuating and spilling into the street. We all spoke to each other ("Is it an earthquake?")...such catastrophes seem to make us all reach for one another. Many were on cell phones to loved ones. The weather and, for a brief time, the atmosphere were very reminiscent of the original Sept. 11--same picture-perfect day. We are blessed with no loss of life anywhere, and minimal property damage.
Amusingly, I was shopping for supplies to prepare for Hurricane Irene which is still expected to hit NY on Sunday!
Sheila A. Waters
Bronxville, NY 10708
Dear Auntie Joanna:
It was so interesting to read your heartfelt observations as an adult participant in World Youth Day. Well done! Americans who don't get weekend programming on EWTN missed their marvelous LIVE coverage of Madrid events, and had to settle for mainstream media's limited slant of the financial or same-sex Madrid protests.
There was unexpected excitement in the NY area on Tuesday afternoon when the biggest earthquake to hit this metropolitan area since WWII (5.8) hit. Although the epicenter was in Virginia, we in Westchester Co. NY (just north of NYC) heard noise and felt strong tremors--as did residents all along the east coast from Georgia to Canada! Beds vibrated, walls swayed, items on tables tumbled. My sister watched as our framed christening dress bounced back & forth on the swaying wall. I had just left a neighborhood grocery store when I heard a low, screeching noise and turned to see the window shaking, anxious people running from other shops, delivery trucks stop & pull over, and employees from a local hospital evacuating and spilling into the street. We all spoke to each other ("Is it an earthquake?")...such catastrophes seem to make us all reach for one another. Many were on cell phones to loved ones. The weather and, for a brief time, the atmosphere were very reminiscent of the original Sept. 11--same picture-perfect day. We are blessed with no loss of life anywhere, and minimal property damage.
Amusingly, I was shopping for supplies to prepare for Hurricane Irene which is still expected to hit NY on Sunday!
Sheila A. Waters
Bronxville, NY 10708
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