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Day 8 of World Youth Day 8-2-23

 


Hello, Bon Dia, Hola

        Blessings and prayers to you all back home, today was such a wonderful and blessed day. We all started with morning prayer and breakfast, then we enjoyed the city of Lisbon. We enjoyed 3 different churches that all had significant religious connections to St. Anthony, the patron saint of Portugal. Then we went on a walk to see the St. Jorge castle. We also enjoyed the first part of world you day in Lisbon, Portugal with opening mass. It was such a powerful and beautiful sight to see millions of Catholics here for our lord. Thank you for all your support and prayers we love and miss you all and we will continue to pray for all your intentions back home.

Blessings and love,
Brianna Russell
























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  1. Mary Jane ScheuberAugust 2, 2023 at 8:42 AM

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  2. Mary Jane ScheuberAugust 2, 2023 at 8:54 AM

    It has been such a joy following each of you young pilgrims daily as you filled your hearts with God's Love in daily Mass and Prayer. Praying that you have a safe trip back to your homes - God Bless .

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