The Journey of the Cross and Icon exceeded my expectations in so many ways and I thank God for the experience of carrying, touching and venerating these sacred treasures. The trip to Sydney was amazing and it really opened my eyes to the power of Christ working in our Church and in our hearts. Many tears were shed and much laughter was heard, but the most tangible emotion, throughout the Cross and Icons journey through NZ and over to Sydney, was LOVE.
The LOVE christ has for us is no ordinary love, like the love we have for a car or the love for good food. It is more like the Love we have for our parents or for our brothers and sisters, but again it is SO much more.The Cross and Icon symbolise this awesome LOVE of God, and it is not meant to stop there!! We need to engage with this love and feed ourselves with it.
A suggestion I have for all those preparing for WYD2008 is to go to Holy Mass at least every Sunday, this is where the LOVE we experienced with the Cross and Icon is made REAL, in the living presence of Jesus. Also, do not be afraid to go to reconciliation, where again the awesome LOVE of God washes away all our sins.If you have any questions, thoughts or comments, do not hesitate to contact me.
God Bless you all and stay warm!
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