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  1. Daxzentzu

    Spiritual preparation for a newbie

    I am building myself up to walk to the resting place of St James in 2014. I know that for me, this is a deep calling and I wish to ensure that I do all I can to be appropriately prepared for the pilgrimage - the walking will be arduous and I know there will be privations. - They do not concern...
  2. JenD

    Spiritual preparation

    Yesterday I had my monthly meeting with my spiritual director. I told her that I had booked my flight for the Camino for this coming June. She then asked me "why are you doing it" (walking the camino). I could not come up with an answer right away because I have not spent enough time really...
  3. J

    Spiritual Preparation

    Long time reader...first time poster. Is anyone familiar with a Spiritual Guide with daily bible readings designed to be started a year before starting off on the Camino? I remember seeing one on the internet sometime ago, but cannot located it now. Also, I'd be greatful for any...
  4. A

    Cathedral Closed...Is the Camino still worth it?

    Hi, I have been in the advanced-preliminary stages of planning a Camino in September this year, planning to walk the entire route from SJPdP to Santiago, when I was handed a notice from the Archdiocese of Santiago that the Cathedral would be closed until 2021, to prepare for a Holy Year...
  5. S

    The Camino vs other trails

    I have yet to walk the camino, but want to and actively research this topic. I have friends (husband and wife) who have listened to me talk about my desire to make this pilgrimage. They come just short of making fun of this. The wife tells me the camino is no different than any other hiking...
  6. verber

    Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius

    The Spiritual Exercises of St Ignatius is periodically mentioned as a good book to bring along or as a something that can help prepare for a meaningful journey. Has anyone tried to integrate the classic 30 day ignatian retreat with walking the camino de santiago? Suggestions, materials, etc?
  7. JillGat

    I am not a "Camino pilgrim"

    There is my confession, and now let me try to explain it. I respect and cheer on others' spiritual perspectives and experiences, walking the Camino de Santiago. All of your experiences and beliefs are as valid, real and true as mine are. So I hope you will allow me to share my personal view...
  8. Michael Garver

    Foot preparation

    Can anyone give me advice on avoiding blisters in preparing for a Camino pilgrimage . There is the physical , spiritual and apparently the feet! Any advice on toughening up the feet to prevent blisters?
  9. C

    "Spiritual" Preparation

    When I first learned about the Camino de Santiago de Compostela in a Smithsonian Magazine article almost 25 years ago, I knew I had to go. After several plans disrupted (primarily by friends dropping out) I'm now set to begin on March 27. The delays have been propitious; I now have the luxury...
  10. P

    Spiritual/logistical preparation

    Hello all! Last I posted on the forum, back in September, I was contemplating walking in July/August 2017, concerned about being so young (18 y/o). Since then, all those concerns have been allayed with encouragement from the forum. Furthermore, having told my parents my plan, they have been...
  11. JohnnieWalker

    Jesuits in Santiago offering spiritual retreats and accommodation for pilgrims

    Peregrinus Peregrinus: Ignatian pilgrims reception program Peregrinus is an offer of the Province of Spain of the Company of Jesus, from the PAL of Galicia. It is part of the apostolic project of the sector of pastoral university and young adults, and is in relation with Living Stones and...
  12. jimkaszynski

    I will walk the Camino with “NO” money

    I have been highly criticized for this, and I haven’t even taken my first step! Before you hang me on the cross and put nails in my hands, let me explain. I know some of you thinking “This guy is crazy,” I am going to try to tackle one of the biggest fears I have and that is to ask another...
  13. Nick Meador

    My story of preparing for el Camino despite chronic pain

    Hi everyone, I'll be traveling from Detroit, Michigan, USA, to Bilbao at the start of September 2015 to walk the Camino del Norte. I've been training for the pilgrimage in spite of living with chronic pain and fatigue for the past four years. I wrote a story about my journey to overcome the...
  14. Rebekah Scott

    Fr. Richard Rohr on Tourist vs. Pilgrim

    Fr. Richard Rohr OFM is an American Franciscan priest and writer on spirituality based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was ordained to the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church in 1970. In 2011, PBS called him "one of the most popular spirituality authors and speakers in the world". This is...
  15. Stacey Wittig

    Lourdes to St Jean Pied de Port

    Spiritual & Walking Guides (that's me, Stacey Wittig) just released its latest book: Spiritual & Walking Guide: Lourdes to St Jean Pied de Port. The Camino guide book is today’s most comprehensive spiritual guide for walking from Lourdes to St Jean de Pied Port in France. Order at Amazon by...
  16. David

    Lent on the Camino - what would you give up?

    Hi all, here we are at the start of Lent again - for those who don't know Christianity Lent is a period of spiritual preparation for Easter. Traditionally one gives something up as part of a process of self-denial. This is runs in parallel with scripture readings, meditations, etc. The period of...
  17. Stacey Wittig

    Spiritual & Walking Guide [Paid]

    Stacey Wittig submitted a new resource: Spiritual & Walking Guide - León to Santiago on El Camino Read more about this resource...
  18. Rebekah Scott

    FICS Forum: Why Change the 100 km. rule to 300 km.?

    Dear friends, the Fraternidad Internacional del Camino de Santiago, an activist group comprised of historians, sociologists, hospitaleros, and camino busybodies, last weekend met in Sarria to debate the latest issues and decide how to solve some problems. Most of you know that one of our more...
  19. John Finn

    Excellent Camino Article

    This has been posted before but I think it deserves another mention as it will be of interest to anyone doing the Camino this year. It is one of the finest pieces I've read about the walk. It was written jointly by Jeff Carver, a high school teacher in New Orleans and Josh Jeter a lawyer in...
  20. Dannyhiker

    Modern Spain

    Friends: I'm planning my third Camino. I've seen posts on gear, albergues, spiritual quests, almost all the possible Camino routes.... But I've never seen anyone talk about the cultural and political status of Spain. This is not a test - honest. But are pilgrims interested (or know) who the...

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