Monthly Archives: July 2013

After the night vigil, I went home and arrived at mid-night. At 4 am I was already up to go back to Copacabana. I was so excited about having Mass with the Pope that I did not feel tired at … Continue reading →

I am at the Airport in Rio, waiting for my plane to Curitiba, where I will visit my family (the airport is full of WYD pilgrims!). The last three days were insanely amazing, but I did not have time until … Continue reading →

The sun finally came out on Rio! It was a beautiful day with sunshine and blue skies, perfect for praying the Stations of the Cross at Copacabana Beach. Early in the morning I went to the Volunteers Headquarters to work … Continue reading →

I just arrived from Copacabana Beach, where we had the Welcoming Ceremony of the Pope! I am dead tired, but it was worthwhile. What beautiful experience to be with the Vicar of Christ and more than a million young people … Continue reading →

Today, I had my first experience of the World Youth Day as a pilgrim! And finally I can answer, “how is the typical day of a pilgrim?” In the morning I participated in the catechesis. I have heard so much … Continue reading →

I just got home from WYD Opening Mass, overflowing with joy! Yesterday I went to bed a little sad because of the protest. How was it possible that a few people carrying the flag of violence and hate could get … Continue reading →

Pope Francis arrived in Rio! The first Pope from the Americas crossed the Atlantic and arrived in the Americas. And I already saw him! I do not know how to start! Maybe I should start from the beginning.   This … Continue reading →

Yesterday at 10 pm I received a message saying that we would have a training session on simultaneous translation early in the morning downtown, at the WYD Volunteers Headquarters. I got up early and was there on time. After waiting … Continue reading →

As we approach the one-year anniversary of Daniela Heredia entering eternal life, I think back on a life of innocence, joy, simplicity, and testimony. We ask, “Why?” and we will never know the answer except that Jesus wanted Daniela to … Continue reading →

“On the seventh day God completed the work he had been doing; he rested on the seventh day from all the work he had undertaken” Genesis 2, 2. This is my seventh day at the WYD, but it was not … Continue reading →