Reflections on a Spiritual Journey

The four days were literally filled with many blessings.

Uh, almost miracles, I would say, especially the time while at

Lourdes.

Walking with, accompanying so many people who

are sick and suffering, and seeing how the grace of

God's presence manifested in many different ways,

touches people's hearts, transforms their lives,

and to use an expression that I mentioned there,

restores dignity to the sick, the

elderly, those who, in some parts of society,

are discarded. So there were many signs,

many expressions, many symbols throughout the four days,

and, um, personally, I felt very blessed myself to have the

privilege to visit France, to,

um, encourage,

especially young people who are obviously searching for

something. It was so apparent at the, the stadium,

uh, the evening with eighty thousand young

people gathered together from around

France, and their enthusiasm and their joy and the sense

of hope that they offered, but especially, I think, that they received and

will be able to share with others.

So, um, amongst the many different things that,

uh, we

celebrated and lived during these four days, I would say those were

some of the highlights, and not to exclude others, but that,

uh, they were quite significant. Um, very happy to have had you along on

this trip, and, uh, i-if you have a few

questions.

I have a few questions,

yes.

Okay.