This interlude has been filled with many events and I know that I can't touch on each of them simply in one post so as a start here is a quick rundown:
-Continuing of school and enjoying it (for most classes) very very deeply! Maybe a "newbie" excitement to those masters of mine in biological studies BUT I was quite excited for the preparation of nutrient agar (jelly-like substance in Petri dishes) and cultivation of bacterial colonies such as Salmonella and my own bacteria found in the pharynx. I am enjoying lab work more and more which is a great source of comfort and affirmation in this career-pathway!
- Having the unique and blessed opportunity to welcome the Holy Father in my birth nation! To be near and close to those faithful awaiting for and with the Pope. For 3 days I traveled (with Benedict) in the state of Guanajuato to the 3 different cities for the various events.The conclusion of the trip, attending my first ever Papal Mass, was indeed interesting! More on that to come!
- Attending a mission trip to the state of Hidalgo in the small rural community of Cuatolol was a vivid contrast from being so close to the Holy Father a few days prior. One of the many messages from my time there (which were vast and blessed) was this sense of universality and mission of Christ's tangible historicity. I saw a similarity between those apostles who were called to reach every corner of the world (Matthew 28:18-20) after Christ's resurrection and my own much humbler trip to a somewhat remote town in Mexico after the blessed experience of hearing the words of reflection/hope from the Holy Father... again, MUCH more to come!
In the meantime, HAPPY EASTER! I leave the following pictures from a few of the events:
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| The beautiful amber glow of candles from the people of Cuatolol during the Easter Vigil Mass |
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| At "Plaza la Paz" near Benedict's arrival Saturday |
Yay! Welcome back to blog world. :) Looking forward to catching up with you soon.
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