The last couple of days we have spent a lot of time with pilgrims we met on the way and that keep arriving. Lots of hugs, dinners together, and talk a lot about our experiences. It feels like nobody wants to end the pilgrimage. Today we had lunch with Hendrik and Sophia from South Africa. We were at mass with Marieta and her son. And we saw Steve walking around. Marilize from South Africa should arrive tomorrow with her mom. There is a true pilgrims fraternity.
The other very significant part of these days has been the liturgical part. Today we attended a penance service in the morning presided by the archbishop. Luckily, there was an English priest right by the place where we sat so it was easier for Brenda to go to confession.
This afternoon we attended the mass of the last supper. The archbishop presided again with a dozen priests concelebrating. The gigantic organ was played with a beautiful choir. The liturgies in the cathedral are just incredible.
After mass we went out the plaza to watch the Maundy Thursday procession by the Cofradia of the True Cross and presided by the archbishop. As usual they had a float of Jesus at the last supper and a float of Our Lady of Sorrows. I should mention that the masks worn by the members of the cofradias have been in use since the XV century.
These liturgies have had a great impact on me. As I am rediscovering my church I feel a true spiritual renewal.
Santiago, help up maintain this spirit of rediscovery, and today that we celebrate the first mass and the institution of priesthood pray for our priests, our religious orders and for us.
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