*Snaps* A year.

I remember, last year, today, at this time we were on the plane to Melbourne. Probably, during preparation phase, i didn't show the due enthusiasm given World Youth Day being such a big and international event. But somewhere, deep within, it felt very right that i was going.

Going up Mt. Singai before that, and Camp Permai, WYDVC etc, they were sorta pre-pilgrimages for me, getting to know those making the journey together with you- figuratively maybe, for life. The things i love during World Youth Day? The Days in the Diocese in Melb.(i loved!), the Commissioning Mass which was just uplifting, Mass everyday at Sydney, Taize, meeting the Pope and youths all over, the Latin used in Mass, the German Mass. Even the less significant things like the train rides strangely, the walking and the greenery, the weather, the houses in Aus, coffee everyday, having hillsongs and guy sebastian sing live, the community bathroom.

Anyway, despite community living (which also, inevitably means clash in opinions etc) WYDo8 was, is and will be my step of faith. It was the manifestation of God's big affirmation to me, it became the stone which set it all rolling, doing this through people i've come by in life and opportunities provided me. And for that, i just wanted to share and reflect once again, a personal experience which cannot be placed in words. But in faith, i believe those who share in fellowship together, those who traveled the same journey whether only in prayer or also physically, there we share in Christ.

A big thank you to those who have touched my life, continuing to do so, especially family and friends. In your hearts, i hope you know who you are:) And of course, to the big guy up there, always.