World Youth Day Itinerary
for the Diocese of Trenton
Sunday, |
Depart USA |
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Monday, |
Arrive Madrid. Today is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. We will have a brief tour of Madrid and Mass. |
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Tuesday, |
This morning is some free time to explore Madrid. Later this afternoon is the Opening Mass with Cardinal Rouco of Madrid. The location of the Opening Mass is tentatively set for the Cibeles Plaza. |
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Wednesday, |
Morning Catechesis sessions taking place at various locations throughout Madrid. Mass will be celebrated each day. In the afternoon, the Youth Festival will take place until late evening. Thursday afternoon we welcome the Holy Father to Madrid. |
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Friday, |
Morning Catechesis session and Mass. This afternoon we witness the Stations of the Cross. This evening we go to the Youth Festival. |
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Saturday, |
Mass is scheduled with other American Diocese. We then begin our Pilgrimage across Madrid to Cuatro Vientos for vigil. This evening we take part in the vigil ceremonies and camp out under the stars. |
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Sunday, |
Papal motorcade and Closing Mass in the morning. The afternoon is free time to rest and explore the city a bit more before leaving Madrid. |
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Monday, |
Depart for Lourdes |
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Tuesday, |
Lourdes. Today we will have Mass in the Grotto, and visit all the sites that are significant to the life of St. Bernadette. This evening we participate in the candlelight procession. |
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Wednesday, |
Depart for USA |
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Prayer for Pilgrims
Lord, lead me along the path of your love and keep me faithful to the journey I make.
With the fire of your Spirit illumine the road I travel and help me up
when I stumble and fall.
With your Word of truth make me a faithful pilgrim and help me to choose
what is right and just and true.
From your heart of love give me the grace I need to love my fellow pilgrims
and to share with them your peace.
With the power of your cross teach me to pour out
myself in service of the poor, that my life might be
filled with your love.
From the table of your Word and your Body and Blood,
nourish me with food that gives life.
Lead my steps safely along your path and gather me in
with all your sons and daughters,
together with our Holy Father,
and all who make their way to you and the life you promise.
Grant this and all good things through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
