Join the Genesis Ministries World
Youth Day pilgrimage without leaving your
chair!
We realize that between the cost
and length of this pilgrimage there are many young adults who were
interested, but unable to make the journey to Sydney, Australia. To
bring them all with us in more than just Spirit, we will be making a
faithful effort to keep a daily journal online of our experiences,
including both our pre-pilgrimage adventures and reflections from the
official World Youth Day events.
You can read our journal
online at
http://genesisdownunder.blogspot.com - I will do my best to keep the
information updated and add pictures and videos as we go along if we are
able. In addition, EWTN will be broadcasting the entire week, so you can
catch the footage there as well!
We hope you are able to come along with us
for this journey, and ask again for your prayers.
If you feel called to make a donation to those
who are making this pilgrimage, that is also still very much
appreciated.
As
with any spiritual journey, the prayers of our brothers and sisters in
Christ are always helpful and much appreciated. Once we have our group
finalized, the names of the pilgrims will appear here. If you would like
to "adopt" a specific pilgrim for prayer, please contact us at
info@genesis-ministries.org
and we will give you some more information about them. You can include
them in personal prayer, in the prayer intentions of your community,
and/or send them prayerful inspiration and support by email or written
word.
Unfortunately, due to the location, this pilgrimage to Australia does not come without
considerable cost. Though there is some financial assistance available, and efforts
will be made to fundraise, most pilgrims will be responsible for finding
the means to pay their way. Many of our pilgrims are recent graduates
and/or in fields that do not afford them much (if any) disposable
income.
The
theme for WYD 2008, received from the Holy Father is, "'You
will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will
be my witnesses.' Acts 1:8"
Our hope is that the pilgrims traveling to this special gathering of
young adults from throughout the world will encounter the transformative
Spirit of God in a new, exciting and powerful way, empowering them to
live their faith and be witnesses to their peers and the world. Those
who have returned from previous World Youth Day experiences have indeed
been changed in ways that connect them to Christ and Church in deep,
lasting ways.
If
you feel called to make a donation to help these young people on this
journey, please contact Genesis Ministries at info@genesis-ministries.org
or mail your donation in to:
World
Youth Day 2008
c/o
Genesis Ministries
3665
E. Walton Blvd.
Auburn
Hills, MI 48326
Genesis Ministries
3665 East Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326-5479
Ph: 248.373.6457 Fax: 248.373.5479 Email: info@genesis-ministries.org