This is a blog I wrote, along with my colleagues, about our three pilgrimages this summer. In all of our Lake Institute on Faith & Giving courses, we refer to The Paradox of Generosity and in particular this quote from Christian Smith: “Generosity is the virtue of giving good things to others freely and abundantly.… Continue reading The Summer of Pilgrimage
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I Needed That
I haven’t gone for a run since that record-crushing race almost a month ago lol. I took a couple days off then started walking 12-18 miles a day for 11 days. After that I did some site seeing in Santiago and Madrid (more walking!) before the long flight home. Since then I’ve not done a… Continue reading I Needed That
To My Camino Family
It’s 11:40 am in Spain. I’ve been awake since it was 8:00 am in Spain. I tried to go back to sleep several times, but finally gave up. I decided to something useful with my early morning time. Yesterday this letter was floating around in my mind – so here it is: A Letter to… Continue reading To My Camino Family
Putting the Camino in Perspective
On June 13 we arrived in Ponferrada and the next morning, after breakfast and touring the castle, we started walking. It was a short day - maybe 7 miles or so. We continued walking day after day until we arrived at our destination in Santiago on June 24. We walked 135 miles in 11 days.… Continue reading Putting the Camino in Perspective
Santiago de Compostela
We knew it was going to be a hot day -- close to 90 F near noon, so we tried to get an early start. However, I must have turned off my alarm in my sleep and we woke up a little late. We were still out of the door by 7 am. It didn't… Continue reading Santiago de Compostela
Making Our Way
It's so hot. We're all tired. Our bodies are revolting. We've had better days. My mom has a horrible cough and woke up really hot this morning, so she went to the doctor, got medicine and did not walk today. (She's feeling better!) I've got a cold or allergies, so my face is full of… Continue reading Making Our Way
For the People
Two nights ago we shared communion together as a group. During intercession prayers I offered up: for all the people at home. I've been thinking about those people today... I have a friend who had her last day of work yesterday and will finish packing up her house over the next few days before she… Continue reading For the People
I Can Do Hard Things
I haven't slept well for the past several months. I've blamed it on a variety of things but could never really pinpoint the issue. The last few nights have been hard with sleep, but once again I attributed it to the snorers or the jet lag. However, last night I began to face the truth… Continue reading I Can Do Hard Things
It was a Mountain
The walk for today offered two paths - one over a mountain and one along the river. A group of us opted for the mountain route. Because, you know, walking 135 miles with a 15 pound pack isn't hard enough. 😉 The first part of the hike had a severe incline which is probably what… Continue reading It was a Mountain
We Walked
Today we walked! But first we had breakfast. We didn't rush out this morning after our first day of travel. Although we were out of the albergue by 8, which was the rule. After breakfast we waited around until 10 am in order to tour the Templar Castle. It was mostly used for protection of… Continue reading We Walked
Anne Brock 