Papal Mass, April 17 2008

The sea of people taking the Metro to the Papal mass
Dad and Mom in front of the altar
Before the full house
Pope Benedict's entrance in his pope mobile
The beginning of the mass

On April 17 2008 my parents and I had the opportunity to attend the mass said by Pope Benedict XVI. What a once in a lifetime experience. Everything was wonderful, from the music to the people around us. Everyone was so kind. Definately a full house, approx 45-46,000 people, all there for this incredible day.

I can't really put to words the way I felt being in the presence of the Pope, a sense of peace?

What was my most touching moment?

Pope Benedict had finished mass and was making his way through the crowd to proceed out of the stadium. The procession had reached mid point on the field and the Pope stopped to bless an infant in its mother's arms. It brought tears to my eyes, I thought of Caelan.

This day I will always remember!