Today our team shares a very unique combination of reflections from London. The stories told are centered around two points. First, a rally that took place in front of the Pakistani Embassy in London protesting the imprisonment of a Christian in Pakistan. The second point is that despite these challenges, the hope found at World Youth Day events sheds light on the bright future this world has which rests on the shoulders of the youth. World Youth Day 2013 is a prime example of yet another moment in Catholic history when the youth of the world will come forward to tell the true story of 21st century Catholicism. Will our team see you at World Youth Day 2013?

This young man from England shares his animated story of encountering difficult times during his teenage years, but overcoming those hurdles through the power of Confession. This soon to be Deacon communicates very clearly how confessing one’s sins to a Priest, Jesus Christ, allowed him to see clearly the path that God had set out for his life. By the end of this video it is clear that self-giving, complete self-giving, is the only way to unearth true fulfillment in this world. Thank you Frankie Mulgrew for your incredible story of faith!

Lawrence Stuart shares his testimony from London, although most of his story is not based in England, but rather all across Europe. Listen to John’s first story out of England as he continues his pilgrimage around the country in pursuit of the hope within our Catholic faith. Have you ever gone on pilgrimage to find purpose, meaning, and faith? Share your experience below in the comment section.

One of those churches just so happened to be a great connection between two old friends, the pastor of St. Patrick’s in SOHO and Bishop James Conley.

August 9th 2011 ~ Catholic = Universal…Meet our brothers from the Mystical Body, and Cote d’Ivoire today from Madrid Spain! That’s right, today’s story is coming to you from Spain as the pilgrimage begins toward Santiago and eventually World Youth Day 2011! God Bless the Pope!

August 8th 2011 ~ Uploading video in London Airport, off to Madrid in 8 minutes…more footage to come from the trip very soon. Thanks for checking in and Camino / WYD here we come!

Part II for the SOHO revolution in London, brought to you from St. Patrick’s Evangelization School and Deanna Joy.

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