“Three things differentiate living from the soul versus living from ego only. They are: the ability to sense and learn new ways, the tenacity to ride a rough road, and the patience to deepen love over time.” ~ Clarissa Pinkola Estés The ability to sense …
Who is St. Ignatius?
St. Ignatius Loyola was born in 1491. He was one of 13 children, born into a family of minor nobility in northern Spain. As a young man, Ignatius Loyola was inflamed by the ideals of courtly love and knighthood and dreamed of doing great deeds. He became …
What will your Lenten Journey look like?
The season of Lent is an important part of our journey of faith. This journey, if we allow it to, will take us to wonderful new places. So what will your Lenten Journey look like? “Lent calls each of us to renew our ongoing commitment …
A Portugal path of UNESCO Cities!
The Way of Fatima/Carmelite Way As you walk this 111 km pilgrimage, see the beauty of Portugal and experience three UNESCO cities along the Way! Porto “Porto gives you as much cobbled-street charm and dazzling ancient architecture as you’ll get anywhere else in Europe, and …
On my way … Day 34 … Lavacolla to Santiago
Wednesday, June 15th … 11 km … 7 miles Today’s Path We only have a short 7 miles today. Once we leave Lavacolla, we will have some hills in the suburbs of Santiago. Most of today is on pavement and sidewalks. The pilgrim Mass is at noon, but …
On my way … Day 33 … Arzua to Lavacolla
Tuesday, June 14, 2018 … 28 km … 17 miles Today’s Path As with the previous few days since Sarria, there are lots of hamlets and villages along the way for food and water. Today we walk on natural pathways with good shade offered by the …
On my way … Day 32 … Palas de Rei to Arzua
Tuesday, June 13, 2018 … 27 km … 17 miles “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” ― Mother Theresa Today’s Path Today is an easy day, apart from the length of the route, it is easy underfoot and …
Wanderlust Blues
The wanderlust blues are real. Travel is a symbol of our freedom and many of us are experiencing restricted movement for the first time. Not being able to jump on a plane and travel internationally, is definitely different. Thankfully, here in the states, we can …
On my way … Day 31 … Portomarin to Palas de Rei
Tuesday, June 12, 2018 … 27 km … 17 miles “Explore daily the will of God.” C.G. Jung Today’s Path The path today is full of ups and downs. All along dirt paths, pavement, and gravel. A beautiful day full of little villages and plenty of …
On my way … Day 30 … Sarria to Portomarin
Monday, June 11, 2018 … 27 km … 17 miles “The spirit God has given us is no cowardly spirit, but rather one that makes us strong, loving and wise” 2 Timothy 1:7 Today’s Path The majority of today will be on lovely tree-lines lanes, wooden paths, and …