We had a bonus this morning from CTV. Usually the coverage ends while the bishops are coming up to talk to Papa. Today we saw him speaking to all the people in the front row of the VIP section. I think this may have been because the parents of the missing English girl, four year old Madeleine, were there. They were near the end of the front row. They looked so sad, especially the mother. She showed Papa a photo of Madeleine. Next to them was a lady wearing a tight headscarf - clearly she had recently received strong chemotherapy. She was in tears as she spoke to Papa.
I was so pleased that we had this extra coverage and I do feel that the "right" sort of people ought to be allowed into the front row of this area. I no longer mind that Nan and I were on the other side last October.
This morning's catechesis was Papa's continuation of his teaching about the early Church - today the story of Saint Julian. I'm sure Teresa will post the complete text soon.
Luff always - Mary x
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