TIME FLIES

I guess that time truly does fly when you’re having fun…as we depart for Paris and the end of our adventure all I can say is WOW! Spirits are flying high and it seems like we just got here.

There are sooooo many moments that we have shared that range from being spiritual and reflective to just plain laughing with each other about flaming desserts, creaky floors in our rooms to how delicious and abundant the baguettes!

Our travels yesterday accomplished many of my personal goals. I have gained a better understanding of who Fr. Moreau and Fr. Sorin were and how/why they were called to come to Indiana. Fathers John, Ralph, Frank and Tiphaine have been outstanding teachers!

Meeting the Pilgrims who came to Notre Dame this spring was also great! They were so kind, hospitable and  grateful to see and connect us.

Again, hard to believe that we have been here for almost a week and it is already Friday and we have only two days left. I am excited to see what lies ahead and so grateful and honored to be a part of this pilgrimage with some old and now some new Notre Dame friends.

God Bless.

Written by Mark Williams

BROTHERS AND SISTERS

“How good and pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to dwell in harmony”…as I reflect on the past few days this came to mind. Since the start of our pilgrimage I have felt and viewed nothing but friendship and support from my fellow pilgrims. From folks simply getting to know each other to people buying meals, lending Euros or cell chargers everyone sincerely had been supporting one another.

Father John and Tiphaine have been outstanding hosts…but isn’t that what brothers and sister do for each other? The most reflective and spiritual aspect of the trip was when Father John spoke about the font that Fr. Sorin was baptized in. It made me think of conversations that I had with my father and uncle before and after I was baptized as young boy which made me very peaceful, happy and very appreciative for those memories. 

I am so very grateful for my new friends and this experience and I can’t wait to see what our next adventure will bring. God Bless.

Written by Mark Williams