Monthly Archives: July 2013

I’m in the airport in Rio waiting for a flight to Sao Paolo where I will spend about 10 days with some bishops from different parts of the world to share some time of communion and fraternity. Most of them … Continue reading →

We had a beautiful closing Mass for World Youth Day in which the Holy Father urged us to “go, do not be afraid and serve.” It was a simple but profound message for all of us. Pope Francis cautioned the … Continue reading →

On Saturday bishops, priests, deacons, seminarians, women and men in consecrated life met at the cathedral of Rio de Janeiro – St. Sebastian – for Mass with the pope. The Mass was simple and profoundly prayerful. Last night the vigil … Continue reading →

Last night we were at Copacabana Beach for the official arrival of Pope Francis to World Youth Day. The young people were “electric” (and I might add a few bishops as well). The pope spoke in Portuguese and Spanish strongly … Continue reading →

I have arrived in Rio de Janeiro for World Youth Day. I will keep you up to date day by day during WYD. Please join all the pilgrims (many young pilgrims on my flight from Miami) in praying for all … Continue reading →