August 12, 2000, Day 6

Diary entry from Joe Campbell

At least yesterday started off well (day 6).  We woke up, ate our bread, and hopped on the bus to go to the Basillica in Lisieux.  We had Mass in the Crypte and I got to serve.  I have been lucky to get the opportunity to serve in a couple beautiful Churches here in Europe.  Again, we hopped on the bus and headed back to Paris where we saw the Basillica of the Sacred Heart.  It was totally awesome except for the scaffolding.  After dinner we headed to the train where we were confined to inhumanely small quarters.  The pilgrimmage has been excellent for me so far.   Celebrating Mass in the incredible churches has really helped guide me toward what I want this experience to be.

Joe Campbell saying hi (528 kB)

Travel log

Today we woke up, packed our bags and put them on the bus, and headed towards the Basillica.  It was our last morning in Lisieux, and we had just gotten used to the three person elevator that bounced and the dark staircase.  At Mass in the Crypte, Fr. Jim had Eric and Nikki come forward and renew their marriage vows, celebrating five years of marriage.  In previous days Fr. Jim had asked the teens to discern their vocation, whether to the priesthood, religious life, or marriage.  After having Mass in the Crypte, we got on the bus and drove to Paris where we drove past the Eiffel Tower and then drove up a big hill overlooking the city.  On top of the hill was the Basillica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  It was a really big church, but there was a lot of construction going on.  Outside were lots of street vendors and probably pick-pockets.  To get up the steep hill you had the choice of either paying 8 Francs ($1.20) or hiking up like 150 stairs.  Right next to the Basillica was another church, St. Pierre Montmartre.  The church was not as big, but had beautiful artwork.   The part of town was the artist district where there are a ton of vendors and an artist will paint a portrait of you for like 200 Francs ($30).  From there we ate dinner and bought snacks for the train.  We had turkey for dinner again (4th time) in a nice, but hot restaurant.  We then headed for the train.  Each compartment held six people and was extremely cramped.  Although once everyone was settled, there was plenty of room for people to lay down and get some sleep (if they could get used to the rocking of the train and listening to other people talking through the walls).   The train arrived in Pisa, Italy about 7 am, making it a twelve hour ride.

More Pictures

Altar in the Crypte
Basillica of the Sacred Heart in Paris
Caroline after she was introduced to the dogs of Paris
Elevation of the Eucharist at Mass
Fr. Jim and Joe C. at Mass
Girls at St. Pierre
Group of people overlooking Paris
Guys at St. Pierre
Inside St. Pierre
Jesus and Mary
The streets of Paris
Eric and Nikki renewing vows
Eric and Nikki renewing vows (2)
Ryan playing guitar on the train
Coming down the stairs in Paris
Coming down the stairs in Paris (2)
Train ride

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