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I'm so sorry you're having such a difficult time . Please know that my prayers and the prayers of my Order will continue for you and your loved ones .God has you in the palm of His Hand .
Pax
Sister
So, one reason I didn't walk the Camino this year was because of my ankle. But there was also a nagging feeling that I should not go, and I just couldn't put my finger on it.
Well, now I know.
My younger brother has been diagnosed with end stage liver disease. He is on hospice and we've...
I often get a last minute sadness before going away . I think its a combination of excitement for what's to come combined with the fatigue of waiting . I tell myself I can always turn around and head home if I really want to- but it's never happened . The nervous feelings vanish once I'm on the...
I haven't walked my Camino yet, but I often am asked why I walk so slowly . I have one of those invisible impairments, and I always reply ( because it's true ) " I'm cherishing. "
I have to ask : What kind of motorised vehicles are we talking about ?
And just a thought, but a Segway fitted with a hovercraft component for the rough spots might work....and a jet pack for those boring stretches :-)
Not too late at all, and I am very grateful for your offer. I will happily accept any kit you feel you can part with temporarily- of course I will return it when I get back. You're in Kingston? Any chance I can buy you a coffee and hear about your Camino?Looking forward to meeting you!!!!!And...
Such sad news. The Sisters of the Order of St. Andrew are praying for the peaceful repose of their eternal souls ; and that the Pilgrims' families and loved ones may be comforted in their grief and pain.
The Church in Santiago must go through a lot of money on upkeep with so many feet passing through. But I read it cost €800 if you wanted it to swing on an unscheduled day. Each person on the rope has to be paid.
At the beginning of the summer the cathedral announced that this year the botafumiero would be swung every Friday evening Mass. Their office would be the place to find out on which other feast days and special occasions you could also see it.
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