This morning we were greeted with fog - now in the Galicia region with a lot more green plants - more humidity which means our hiking clothes will be filled with perspiration very early in the day. This albergue - A Reboleira - one of the best we stayed at - the evening community dinner made a big difference. Often when we do even simple tasks - it's the simple things that make our experience even better - a simple Our Father - Hail Mary - Glory Be - can make a world of difference.
The I Of God
Deacon Dale Metcalfe, a Roman Catholic Deacon ponders things spiritual and otherwise..
Monday, March 18, 2024
The Way - Day 34
Sunday, March 17, 2024
The Way - Day 33
When I originally blogged about this day I titled it - Living on the Edge - a lot of our walking on this particular day involved walking close to the edge of the trail - Living on the edge - daring to go somewhere - to do something - out of the ordinary. Many people - individuals - couples - groups - dare to go beyond what is comfortable - to experience life beyond the ordinary. Experiencing the Camino de Santiago - places every participant - on the edge. Moved from an ordinary life - where almost everything is scripted - to an extraordinary experience - where every day is different from the day before - is living on the edge. In Lent we are called to also - live on the edge - to do things we are not completely comfortable with - just as Jesus has called us to go out - proclaim the Gospel - whether convenient or not - comfortable - uncomfortable - to do as He commanded. We walk by faith - knowing that He - the Lord of Lords - is with us constantly.
This day was a very good day - difficult up hills - only walked 12 Km but progress of any kind - always good. As we end today with our prayers for thanksgiving - asking for blessing for whatever will come tomorrow - we thank Jesus for His faithfulness - that He is always with us.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
The Way - Day 32
Good morning - praying that this day finds you in good spirits - this day on pilgrimage we walked along the highway - flat surface - we learned that the dirt path was more comfortable for the feet - more cushion on soil. This day more incline - again heading up the mountain. Another pilgrim ahead on the left - we are not alone - Jesus always next to us. Our goal today O'Cebreiro - site of a Eucharistic miracle. In Lent many miracles abound.
Friday, March 15, 2024
The Way - Day 31
Another sunny morning - best way to wake up each morning - even when overcast - thanking God for another day of life - starting our day with a positive attitude. If yesterday did not go as expected - another chance to get it right - new days - new opportunities. This day on Camino - on our way out of Ponferrada - decided to investigate the Knights Templar Castle a 12th century structure. It was early - so doors locked but we browsed outside for a bit. Very often in Lent many lurk outside - watching what others do - how they do it - our time spent with Jesus - observed by some - hopefully encouraging them to do likewise.