I was lucky to get tickets for the Youth Rally at St. Joseph's Seminary when Pope Benedict visited the city. I took the 1 train up to the end of the line and then the 1 and 7 buses out to Dunwoodie. I walked up Seminary Ave... arriving in the opposite direction from most everyone else who arrived via group buses that stopped at Yonkers Racetrack and then shuttle buses taking them up the hill. This puzzled the police on guard duty, who asked me how I got there...
I watched most of the events from the top of the hill. This gave me a great view, but it meant I couldn't really hear. Luckily the Pope's great speech was posted online. I followed along on my phone. The wonders of modern technology. I was compensated, also, by being somewhat in the shade. Many of the folks down below got sunburned.
At the end the Pope came up and drove right in front of where I was standing, only about fifteen feet away. This picture was as he drove further on. An exciting (but tiring day.)
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Dude, an amazing shot and biref story of your experience man. When visiting Yonkers and Yankee Stadium it was tiring but worth the long walk and wait to hear his message of hope. Indeed both celebrations were awesome, but that last one with him at Yankee stadium was even better for me. We got a chance to celebrate Mass as a Church. United with so many people from different parts of the USA and the world. It was a amazing to be with my brothers and sisters at the Sacrifice of the Mass. It truly put the word UNIVERSAL to another level. Although I've been to Pope John Paul's Mass in Central Park, I definitely needed to spiritual boost and a message of hope to continue proclaiming the Gospel. Keep on inspiring. God bless and blessed Easter my friend
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