30th June, 2009 - Posted by CatholicLIFE - 2 Comments
CLICK HERE to read Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s message posted in the messages guestbook. Text of the message is below:
From: Kevin Rudd and Therese Rein
Greetings to Ursula and Bob, Archbishop Mark and your fellow pilgrims.
St Peter’s is truly an inspiring place.
As is Paul, whose journeys you followed all the way to Rome. Truly the Apostle to the Gentiles.
While you’ve been in Rome today, I have been visiting the good Sisters at the Convent of Blessed Mary McKillop here in Kirribilli. They are excited at her progress towards sainthood. I told them in part it would be enhanced by her taking on the Archbishops of her day - but don’t tell Archbishop Mark I said so.
Next week I see the Holy Father in Rome myself and will pass on their greetings and yours too when I do so.
Peace to you all.
Read More30th June, 2009 - Posted by Ursula Stephens - 1 Comment
It’s midday, Mass is over and we make our way out of St Peters to do some touristy things - some are sightseeing, others shopping, some have wandered off to find a trattoria for lunch. Its very warm and we are all aglow from the outpouring of grace we have received.
(Under the cut, read final farewells and greetings from our pilgrims.)
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