 |
|
Locale: Bren Ctr at UC, Irvine, CA - their mascot, the anteater.
|
|
 |
|
This year's theme reflects Mother Mary's concern ...
|
|
 |
|
that "the family is in crisis." She says to put God first.
|
|
 |
|
Pray the Rosary as a family.
|
|
 |
|
Children who see their parents pray, learn to pray.
|
|
 |
|
"Dear children, you cannot do this alone. That is why I am here
|
|
 |
|
to help you...Do not forget that I am your Mother...
|
|
 |
|
and I love you...I beg of you ...to live my messages...
|
|
 |
|
and relate them to whomever you meet."
|
|
 |
|
Friday evening: children's rosary, crowning, consecration...
|
|
 |
|
and Mass with Fr. Timothy Deeter presiding.
|
|
 |
|
Sat am:We meet medugorjeweb.com's warm & personable Steve Shawl.
|
|
 |
|
These folks are just the nicest...
|
|
 |
|
and they worked their patooties off. They were that busy!
|
|
 |
|
Beautiful banner with artwork of Mother Mary by Adrian Mills.
|
|
 |
|
With Mary Drozd, one of the hardworking organizers.
|
|
 |
|
We ran into a fellow pilgrim, Gail, from our Anniversary trip.
|
|
 |
|
Filling out petitions.
|
|
 |
|
More wonderful people who shared their music and Mary's messages
|
|
 |
|
The rosary, adoration, reconciliation, holy hour & benediction.
|
|
 |
|
The music was uplifting.
|
|
 |
|
Mother Mary: "This is the reason for my presence among you for
|
|
 |
|
such a long time - to lead you to Jesus. I want to save you."
|
|
 |
|
Fr. Brian Barr, a dynamic and passionate speaker.
|
|
 |
|
Fr. Petar Ljubicic lead the Adoration.
|
|
 |
|
Lunch break: Box lunches filled with healthy, wholesome food.
|
|
 |
|
Yum!
|
|
 |
|
A comfortable rock served as chair and picnic table.
|
|
 |
|
A shady spot for this pair of urban pilgrims.
|
|
 |
|
A full-on buffet potluck for this bunch of pilgrims.
|
|
 |
|
Picnicking pilgrims.
|
|
 |
|
A snack bar for those who came less than prepared.
|
|
 |
|
The Way of the Cross for an after-lunch stroll.
|
|
 |
|
The folks from Medjugorje Magazine.
|
|
 |
|
We bumped into longtime friends, Wm & Alma.
|
|
 |
|
Excellent shopping ...
|
|
 |
|
lots of religious items -- rosaries, books, CDs, DVDs, & videos.
|
|
|
 |
|
Sister Emmanuel was absolutely wonderful!
|
|
 |
|
Michael O'Brien sang a song from his CD, Sounds of Medjugorje.
|
|
 |
|
Fr. Petar:"For a Christian, there is only one attitude toward...
|
|
 |
|
the future. It is hope of salvation."
|
|
 |
|
We meet up with two dear pilgrims from our trip, Shawn & Nikki.
|
|
 |
|
Three generations and a friend.
|
|
 |
|
Our last glimpse of the beautiful Sister Emmanuel.
|
|
Thanks in advance. Erin.
, Shutters siding.
, Dasha from Bangladesh.
