In 2010
On July the twelfth,
We departed for Scotland
With all in good health.
The travel was easy,
Which made our burden light,
And thanks to coach seats on US Air,
The group felt “very tight.”
And a pilgrimage first:
A quick trip with no lags
And when in Glasgow
So did all of our bags!
And like pilgrimages of old,
Angels came to our aid,
To assist as we needed
For a smooth trip to be made.
There was the unnamed man at US Air,
Who speedily checked us in for our flight
Then driver Ian and guide Aileen,
Both a delight.
At the cathedral of St. Mungo
Where we visited and prayed.
We sat near his tomb
Reflecting on the journey we’d made.
This group has prepared
An extra year more than the rest
They are smaller in numbers
But we pray – also the best.
We remembered John McKague
Our J2A facilitator back home,
Who due to his job commitments,
Could not with us roam.
We had free time in Glasgow
For shopping and for lunch
The youth “surprisingly” chose McDonald’s
(Which confirmed Fr. Marty’s hunch.)
Now we’re driving to Edinburgh
A 90-minute ride,
Some sleeping with I-pods
Others talking and playing cards.
Remember: pray daily for our pilgrims; Paul’s prayer in Colossians 1 (from Sunday’s epistle.)
Love,
the Pilgrims
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