Friends, I'll be joining the pilgrimage for World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal 2023
A sister at my Diocese has said 600,000 pilgrims will be attending from around the world.
I've never been more humbled in my life to be chosen. Especially considering how many people I've personally met, who I considered more devoted to our faith, could not attend.
In truth, I'll confess to you, I feel guilty. Yet in my heart, I know God needs me to experience this blessing for a reason I do not yet understand. I lean onto his understanding. I patiently wait and follow him.
Thank you all for supporting my little Catholic blog. Please pray for us. We are young, and we need guidance.
Alfama, one of Lisbon's oldest neighborhoods, dates back to the Iron Age. This area sits on a hill overlooking the Tagus River and walking its steep, narrow streets left almost as much of an impression on me as the beautiful view.
Miradouro de Santa Luzia is a popular spot to take in the view. Food and drinks are sold nearby but the music is always free.
A short walk from there is Castelo de São Jorge. The original castle was destroyed years ago in a massive earthquake so what stands is actually a restoration of the Moorish construction
Peacocks were first brought to Portugal as trophies in the 15th century and flocks of them still inhabit the castle.