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St. Catherine's Youth Pilgrimage 2003

 Colorado Springs, NM

Sunday / 6.8.03;  Morning greeted the group gladly at 6am MST.  Prior to the
morning service, the group discussed meditation and received the rosary
gifts kindly presented by the St. Cat's DOK.  As part of this discussion,
the group received rocks containing their daily mantra.  These mantra's were
the theme for the day and were different for each member.  Finally, Delta
was kind enough to return our two bags (as shown in the attached pictures)
today, resulting in much rejoicing and teeth brushing.

After getting our bags, the group settled in for a quick (4 hr) road trip
from Colorado Springs to Arroyo Seco, NM.  The trip ended at the Taos
Mountain Retreat Center, where the group was greeted by hordes of Chihuahua,
emus, dogs, sheep, geese, goats, and two soprano ostriches.  Mark was
savagely nuzzled when he befriended an emu.  The group next learned that
clearing the mind and focusing on breathing in / out 10 times in not an easy
task.  After this heavy work, the group proceeded to discover the true
flavor of SW food (translated 'jeepers, that's hot!') at the historic Old
Blinking Light cantina.  Kevin (kindly bringing his trusty laptop) joined in
the fun at this time, after recovering from Nathan's first birthday!!

We miss you all and pray for us!!!
 
 
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