...the Australian Ambassador to the Holy See and his wife, currently visiting London. They are old friends and it was grand to catch up. We first met over 30 years ago, and Jamie and I have often been guests in their welcoming family home in Sydney. It was a pleasure to play host to them for an evening in London. I remember a previous visit when the idea of World Youth day in Sydney was first being suggested, and knowing then that it was a terrific idea and that it would be a huge success...it was a great highlight of beloved Pope Benedict's pontificate, and it brought many blessings to Australia...
Today another World Youth day begins in Brazil. Pix of dear Pope Francis trundling his suitcase into the plane at Rome and heading off. It will go well. It's encouraging to see the pictures of young people carrying high the great Cross, and singing and praying together. What a rich legacy John Paul left us...
I am off to Australia in August. London is sizzling in a ghastly heatwave at the moment. People are talking about the glorious sunshine etc. Hmmm. Ants are flying everywhere and everything feels sticky and disagreeable. The prospect of swapping summer for an Australian winter is very attractive.
The trip to Australia begins with a flight to the USA. You can meet Auntie at this year's EWTN Family festival, which runs from August 17th-18th. More info here...
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