{"id":3969,"date":"2011-08-13T15:12:37","date_gmt":"2011-08-13T20:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.austincnm.com\/?p=3969"},"modified":"2011-08-14T19:15:21","modified_gmt":"2011-08-15T00:15:21","slug":"notes-from-other-pilgrims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atxcatholic.com\/index.php\/2011\/08\/notes-from-other-pilgrims\/","title":{"rendered":"Notes from other Pilgrims"},"content":{"rendered":"

I asked the other pilgrims on our portion of the trip to write some of their thoughts and messages. \"\"<\/a>
\n<\/a>\u00a0I’ll post more pictures tomorrow. \u00a0Here are the notes I’ve received so far: (Note: these were written on the way to Fatima)<\/p>\n

In addition to seeing the amazing sights of Portugal, I have had profound conversations about theology, politics, sociology, philosophy, and Catholicism. \u00a0It’s only been 4 days, but I have grown so much.<\/p>\n

\u00a0– Melany, University Catholic Center<\/p>\n

The scenery is amazing, as is the old architecture. \u00a0The churches are all SO beautiful and I am excited about finally going to Fatima!!<\/p>\n

\u00a0– Lydia, St. Joseph<\/p>\n

Thanks to everyone for your support. \u00a0We are on our way to Fatima where I will keep you all in my prayers.<\/p>\n

\u00a0– Kathy, Ascension Catholic Church<\/p>\n

We are having a lovely time here in Lisboa! \u00a0Yesterday, during our free time, we hiked our way all over town. \u00a0We visited churches, explored a castle, and ate at restaurants with very interesting waiters. \u00a0We have been particularly intrigued with the “Ocean Festival”. \u00a0There are posters and fliers everywhere and we even saw the beginning of a concert. \u00a0Don’t worry, we’ve taken plenty of pictures to show when we get back! \u00a0Even though we’re having fun, we miss everyone back home! Everyone is still in our prayers, we hope that you can say the same! \u00a0Bye!<\/p>\n

– Katie & Hannah, St. Thomas Aquinas<\/p>\n

Thursday night we went to a bullfight (no killing) and it was so cool! \u00a0Wish we could go to more!<\/p>\n

– Katlyn, St. Thomas Aquinas<\/p>\n

This journey is going so well. \u00a0Yesterday was my last day in Lisbon. \u00a0I had an amazing experience. \u00a0Definitely something I’ll remember for the rest of my life. \u00a0The churches were so beautiful! \u00a0Can’t wait to get to Fatima.<\/p>\n

– Linda, St. Helen<\/p>\n

I am so blessed to be seeing these churches and standing where Saints have stood. \u00a0It is an overwhelming feeling to have my family in the diocese with me. \u00a0We have grown so much in so little time. \u00a0We continue to pray for each other and all around the world.<\/p>\n

– Ari, St. Helen<\/p>\n

It is great to be experiencing what we have been planning for. \u00a0All of you are in our prayers and we offered mass yesterday for our family, friends, and parishes. \u00a0Please continue to prayfor us as we pray for you. \u00a0God Bless.<\/p>\n

– Fr. Will, St. Mary’s College Station<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I asked the other pilgrims on our portion of the trip to write some of their thoughts and messages. \u00a0I’ll post more pictures tomorrow. \u00a0Here are the notes I’ve received so far: (Note: these were written on the way to Fatima) In addition to seeing the amazing sights of Portugal, I have had profound conversations… [Read More]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\n\n{excerpt}\n\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[208,154],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3969","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-wyd","category-youth","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t