Iona in Mission (IIM): New Orleans Day 2

Today was a more relaxing day in New Orleans. This morning, we all gathered in the dining hall for breakfast, cereal was the top (and only) choice for all. At 12:30am we visited the large campus of Xavier University for mass. We were pretty much the first ones there, but once the crowds came in the church filled with life and culture. The priest gave mass and introduced our Iona in Mission team to all who attended. Our entire team is really into music so it was no surprise when many of us were clapping along to the chorus. When we ventured back to Camp Restore we were more relaxed.  We played card games, and basketball,. Speaking of basketball, the NCAA conference selection show was on ESPN. We were anxious to see if Iona would be chosen and to our surprise they were! As Gaels we were so proud to see our fellow classmates succeed!!!

 

Then we gathered together for reflection. This reflection was truly special for all of us because we bonded over connections we had and got to know each other more than we did before the trip.

-Laura Furlipa ‘14