Prayer for Pilgrims

Lord, lead me along the path of your love and keep me faithful to the journey I make.

With the fire of your Spirit illumine the road I travel and help me up when I stumble and fall.

With your Word of truth make me a faithful pilgrim and help me to choose what is right and just and true.

From your heart of love give me the grace I need to love my fellow pilgrims and to share with them your peace.

With the power of your cross teach me to pour out myself in service of the poor, that my life might be filled with your love.

From the table of your Word and your Body and Blood, nourish me with food that gives life.

Lead my steps safely along your path and gather me in with all your sons and daughters, together with our Holy

Father, and all who make their way to you and the life you promise.
Grant this and all good things through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

World Youth Day Itinerary for the Diocese of Palm Beach

Thursday, August 11th	Today we depart Florida for our flight to Italy. Our flight will include inflight entertainment and meal.
Friday, August 12th	Upon arrival in Rome, we travel via Motorcoach to Assisi.  We will have Mass, tour the area, have dinner, and settle into our hotel.
Saturday, August 13th	Today is Mass in Assisi and touring of the Basilica of St. Francis, Basilica of St.Clare, and other sites relevant to the life of St. Francis. Afternoon departure back to Rome.
Sunday,  August 14th	Mass today and tour of Rome.  Possible Papal Blessing at St. Peter's.
Monday, August 15th	Today is the Feast of the Assumption of Mary and we are off to Madrid.
Tuesday, August 16th	This morning is some free time to explore Madrid.  Later this afternoon is the Opening Mass with Cardinal Rouco of Madrid.  The location of the Opening Mass is tentatively set for the Cibeles Plaza.
Wednesday, August 17th & Thursday, August 18th	Morning Catechesis sessions taking place at various locations throughout Madrid.  Mass will be celebrated each day.  In the afternoon, the Youth Festival will take place until late evening.  Thursday afternoon we welcome the Holy Father to Madrid.
Friday,  August 19th	Morning Catechesis session and Mass.  This afternoon we witness the Stations of the Cross.  This evening we go to the Youth Festival.
Saturday, August 20th	Mass is scheduled with other American Diocese.  We then begin our Pilgrimage across Madrid to Cuatro Vientos for vigil.  This evening we take part in the vigil ceremonies and camp out under the stars.
Sunday, August 21st	Papal motorcade and Closing Mass in the morning.  The afternoon is free time to rest and explore the city a bit more before leaving Madrid.
Monday, August 22nd	Return Home