Wednesday, August 27, 2008

long time

well, its been a long time since i've blogged, i don't know if anyone will still check this, but here is a brief overview of my summer until i can talk with you:

19 June 2008 - commissioned as an officer in the US NAVY with my buddy Rich
-Lourdes and Paris France helping pilgrims for 2 weeks with Rich and Aaron
-helping on a pilgrimage to Rome and Medjugorje with youth and adults from Rockford, Illinois for 2 weeks
-consecration to Jesus through Mary with Rich - 16 July 2008
-living with the Rossetto family near Turin, Italy for 3 weeks

now i'm back in rome helping the orientation team with the "new men" like i was 1 year and 5 days ago.  hope you enjoy the pics!  it was and awesome time of faith this summer, i am full of gratitude.  i look forward to hearing from you soon. - matt libra