Madrid What!!

So as the itinerary states, I've been here in busy madrid since monday. Not only that but I've been run down with sickness all that time as well...not that it stopped me from doing anything...except blogging. :S

For the sake if documenting the experience, I've found some time to myself to review my experiences.

Just thinking about the events from the past few days its hard to really relay any information across to you. I find the most profound experiences I've had here in madrid are the personal ones that stir inside me as opposed to the sights and sounds of a foreign city.

Although they will probably not read it or hear it I really want to praise those responsible for coordinating this week predominantly Mark Mac, Pauline and Maurine not to mention all the teachers, and also the clergy like Fr Jim, Deacon Paul, Fr Peter and of course Bishop David, for sharing with us their knowledge through talks and just general conversation.

Because together we are given food for thought by the clergy and than the opportunity to mull over it with share groups, journal time ect thanks to the coordinators.

In terms of what we've got up to. We have been given so much freedom which is great as we get to choose how to shape our own experience. For example we start the morning by going to catechesis, which today was so packed that our faithful clergy, and adrian gomez and others stood in the park and pumped out an impromptu session which snowballed in size and had youth from all nations filling the footpath to hear them speak. And if you can't see the biblical allusion there than go read the bible.

Emma and myself then went to see the Museo de Prado and I became glued to the Caravaggio works a well as the El Greco's as id seen pictures at home during the ongoing RCIA programme. I decided to buy a lovely canvas print to give as a gift back home... But it was either promptly stolen by a gypsie our misplaced by yours truly.

Its through working this way that we only work to our limits and don't exert ourselves to much so that we're ready for the big night with the Papa.

Please if you are reading this blog and want to know further details about experiences I've only touched on, please email me at samfrench_101@hotmail.com and I will reply as soon as I can.

Sam xx

APOLOGIES:
Lately I've been under the weather thus sporadic blog dates and detail.
Lack of pictures due to lending my phone to those who need internet resulting in flat battery during the days.