life in the darkness

I have just come back from Lourdes. The centenary pilgrimage with Liverpool arch diocese. A pilgrimage I’ll never forget. I’ve met some lovely people, have enjoyed all the masses and the water jesture, where I spoke Italian to the person helping me, who also instructed me in Italian! I think my friend Chris, who died recently, was watching that day. I have loved every moment! Cried and laughed! The blessed sacrament procession is one of my favourite masses, as well as the blessing of the sick. I was in my wheelchair and felt serine and calm when I was blessed. An experience that made me cry. Although I have come back with a chest infection. I think though, that was because we had rain and we were out in that a lot. Thank you to the healthcare team, to the hospitality teams, the st. Bernadette team, the youth who push the wheelchairs, and to the archdiocese who organise the pilgrimage every year! Such a wonderful experience! Here’s to Lourdes 2024. I can’t wait!