Our youth group has officially landed in Puerto Rico! Through June 28, our teens are embarking on an incredible journey of service, discovery, and growth. They will be rolling up their sleeves to help local communities, building lifelong friendships, and exploring the rich culture of the island. Don't miss a single moment of their journey! We will be posting regular updates, photos, and reflections straight from the trip. Bookmark our blog and check back often to see the amazing impact they are making!
June 22–28, our Youth Group will be in Puerto Rico creating friendships in the task of helping others; exploring and reflecting on new places and cultures. Please check back soon for updates from the Puerto Rico trip.
One of today’s major highlights included, attending the pilgrim’s mass in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. At the beginning of the pilgrims' mass, the church read out a list of the number of pilgrims received in the pilgrims' office in the last 24 hours—where they traveled from and where they began their pilgrimage. Pictures cannot completely capture the stunning beauty of the altar. At the end of the mass we received an amazing surprise which was to see the famous Botafumeiro —the giant swinging incense burner weighing 53 kg that only swings during certain masses. Today it was privately sponsored by a group of pilgrims from Colorado. The experience was emotional and deeply moving for all of us.