The Air is Full of Prayers
by: Kathleen Aparo

by: Kathleen Aparo

Friday, June 1, 2018 … 18 km … 11 miles After yesterday, I was ready for today. Not only is it going to be a short day, it is one of our shortest so far, but it was the day we were walking into Leon. The next day will be our rest day. I think…
Sunday, May 20th … 20 kms … 14 miles Originally the guide book says to walk to Najera, which would have been an 18-mile day. As we were sitting in the room going to bed last night, we pulled out our guide books and made a group decision. We would only walk to Ventosa, a short…
Joy, as Father Richard Rohr so beautifully reminds us, is both a decision and a surrender. It’s the choice to open our eyes and hearts to what is good, what is beautiful, what stirs our soul—and to let ourselves be delighted by it. And it’s the gentle surrender to life’s unpredictability, understanding that while we…
“True religion is real living; living with all one’s soul, with all one’s goodness and righteousness.” ~ Albert Einstein The little personality given to us at our birth wants many things. The lovely soul who joined us there wants only one thing. And that one thing is that the soul and the personality will joyfully…
“Do you have to be Catholic to walk the Camino?” Believe it or not, this is the most asked question I receive. And the answer is “no.” A resounding “no.” Yes, the Camino has Catholic roots. It is the path St. James walked as he taught and encouraged everyone to be faithful and fruitful on…
A pilgrimage is a gift to yourself, a form of self-care. When you embark on a pilgrimage, you are taking part in a voyage that is both heartwarming and soul-warming, and not just simply a vacation. Give yourself a gift and enjoy all the benefits of this life changing adventure! Here are some of the…