Sunday, July 25, 2004

[Rosina Lila]

Hello,
To tell by the televised images, the fireworks at Obradoiro were spectacular.
With the King, Queen, all sort of dignitaries and, reportedly 20,000 people
jamming Obradoiro, the fireworks-tree in the shape of the Cathedral's facade
was set off followed by all sorts of scintillating and exploding images  and
music from the roof of the Cathedral.
I, personally, cannot conceive  of any such celebration more mind-boggling
than the fireworks on Quintana, and from the Cathedral's roof that were set off
at the opening of the Holy Door, and which I was fortunate enough to see in
person.   -Those fireworks, as you may remember, were,  unbelievably,  followed
by a real shower of stars from the real sky which left everyone dumbstruck.-
Well, the day is not  yet over in Santiago and maybe another such wonder will
appear.
Last night's fireworks were followed by gaiety in all three plazas during
which the celebrants freely danced with the giant puppets with the big heads.
(This did not happen on Jan. 1st.)
At the pilgrims' 12:00 o'clock pilgrims' Mass today, which was attended by
the King and Queen, the notables, and 4,000 pilgrims, pride of place was given
to five French pilgrims who made the pilgrimage on wheel chairs.
During the homily the Archbishop said that the significance of the pilgrimage
does not consist of walking to Santiago, but rather of walking to our home
country in Heaven through the routes of our heart.
Amen!
Happy Santiago Day everybody; teary-eyed I send you a warm and loving hug!
Rosina
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