After our approximately 135 mile walk
through northern Spain, all twelve of us pilgrims have returned safely to our
families. We sustained no injuries, with the exception of some relentless
blisters. We are thankful to have walked a section of the way, in the footsteps
of Saint Francis for the veneration of the tomb of Saint James. The spiritual
awakening that began in the first town of Ponferrada will remain in our hearts
for months to come. On the way, we found friendship regardless of conflict,
faith regardless of pain, and personal sacrifice for the needs we held
close to our hearts. We are lucky to have undergone this experience and are
thankful for the blessings of our parishioners.
This voyage of self and group identity would not have been
possible without the generous donations of our parish. Our Camino de
Santiago was a pilgrimage of twelve people but we carried the prayer requests
of many within ourselves. Every day we made sure to include our parish in our
opening prayer, our wonderful Catholic Community, which never ceases to enrich
our daily lives.
-Gabby Garza
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