So, was I ready? Uh, not quite. As soon as I got off work on Wednesday I headed straight home to finish packing...the packing that should've been done Monday. I had lost track of time and now I was scrambling for control. Hours passed as I stuffed clothes, bags, batteries, and charging cords into every crevice of my roller bag and hiking backpack. I wanted to make myself ready. I wanted to control my experience of World Youth Day, but that just wasn't going to happen.
A month ago I was packing to leave for Krakow, Poland to join 2 million other young Catholics for World Youth Day with Pope Francis. I had no idea what I was getting myself into, but I was ready. Well, I thought I was... I had just finished a ton of packing and tying up loose ends at the office when I hit the road to Portland. The night was perfect, the songs on the radio were stellar, but I had this questions nagging me, "Are you ready?" It was the theme of this WYD's promo video. An actor dressed as Pope Francis was driving around from country to country inviting young adults to join him in Krakow. He asked "Are you ready? Are you ready to say YES?"
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EmmaMy faith was deepened when Christ showed me that I am not alone and He is always with me. So, I'm here to share my story in the hope that it helps you.
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