We walked in to Santiago today and attended the Pilgrim´s Mass at the Cathedral. A very moving experience, and good to see a church full of people.
If you saw The Way you may remember the swinging of the censor, which they did today as well. Awesome.
I was quite moved by the service, and the wonderful welcome given by the priest to all of us pilgrims. He called us ´brothers,´and so made us feel glad to be there. The history was alive and real, as was the Spirit of God in that place.
We figure we did about 480 miles on foot, and are injury-free as of now. Amazing. So many others pushed harder each day and ended up hurt.
Will try to rent a car tomorrow and get around to Finesterre and Muxia, but not sure. God is up to something, so we´ll just go for the ride!
I now have more of an “answer” as to why we came on this trip, and look forward to sharing it with you all. One doesn´t always know what´s going on until one finishes a thing, and that´s what happened here. It began with “an obedience,” and has finished with a “well done,” but there is so much more.
We love you and miss you and will be home Wednesday, Lord willing.
Well done! We were so hoping that you would be in the cathedral on a holy day for the swinging of the censor…very cool. It seemed like a silly thing to ask of God, but He is so good in big things and small. What an amazing adventure and spiritual journey you have had. God is up to something indeed!
Buen Camino dear pilgrims
My Dad is the man, and my Dad can out walk your Dad!
Love it!
My heart is so filled with love, admiration and respect for you two amazing pilgrims! You made it!!! Can’t wait to hear your voices when you are home. xoxoxo Sis
Congratulations! Thank you both for continuing to be obedient to God’s leading. What a great opportunity to learn to be still and truly hear what He has on his mind. Looking forward to your return and your trying to express all you have learned.
Continue resting in Him and we will see you soon.
Georgia and Dave Hoover
You are both amazing. It doesn’t surprise any of us that you made it though. Such pioneer spirits. And obedient ones at that to the Lord. Brian and I will be very sorry to miss the face to face of what you learned. I wish we could be there for that special service when you share from your heart. Love you both, Brian and Deb
Wow, you’ve made it and you’ve heard God say, “well done” on planet earth. How awesome is that!. We are always thinking or saying the same about you both here in Banks–but from God? ? Enjoy your last few hours as Pilgrims in Spain. Know that the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and we are packing. Life here is good and waiting for your return. Do save some stories for our return.
Wow, what a magnificent trip. You pilgrims survived. Can’t wait to listen to your sharing.
Now, comes the immersion back into what we call ‘reality’.
Congratulations Dad! When you started out on this journey, I thought you were a little crazy and walking 480 miles confirms it! We have missed you & look forward to seeing you soon. Safe travel home. Loves!
CONGRATULATIONS! You have brought me to tears. What an emotional journey and you’ve done it!
Enjoy your quiet time. Look forward to seeing you.
Buen Camino!
Can’t wait to see you and hear more. Congratulations on an incredible pilgrimage!