"God loves me... and so I rejoice!"

Day Four was an early start for TRUST MASS! This is always a highlight, and after Monday's concert and Torchlight, anticipation was high... The West Indies were leading and the music had already proved to be of a very high standard. 

Fancy dress is always a big priority for 206 and the many bags of accessories appeared... wigs, face-paint, the orange tutus! We marched down to the Underground Basilica singing, "Everywhere we go..." 

As predicted, Trust Mass was amazing! Many said it was the best one for a few years. 206 made it on the TV screens LOTS but our Nick "the best trumpeter in London" Tisi and Chantal stole the show, playing with the West Indies musicians:

Photo courtesy of James Barber

Naturally there was lots of singing, dancing - and of course pegging! 206 headed down to the altar at the end to dance with TBG (and get on the TV again!). The title of today's blog comes from Bishop Burchell McPherson's homily; "God loves me... and so I rejoice!". He is Bishop of Montego Bay, Jamaica and reminded us all of this important message as everyone repeated it back to him.

Image courtesy of HCPT 110

Image courtesy of Steph Price

After lunch we headed to the domain to have our group photo, visit the Grotto and the Rosary Basilica. The afternoon was then spent doing the Treasure Hunt involving photos around all the main sites of Lourdes.

Thursday evening is always a good one, with TBG hosting a party for all the Met East groups in the Solitude. Again this year was no different... fancy dress is the order of the day and 206 did not disappoint! It was as hot and sweaty as ever but everyone left exhausted but happy.