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Yes, you can be a Christian on the camino.
For me being a Christian is... being a Christian. Maybe one has more opportunities to practice this on the Camino as you interact with so many people who need something even if its only encouragement and support and the Camino seems to bring the best out in most people, its in the very soul of it.
Practice as in do, not as in prepare.
It feels like I am burning with a deep hunger for Christian insights and I need to feed it.
Thank you for the suggestion about acquiring "To the Field of Stars: A Pilgrim's Journey to Santiago de Compostela" by Kevin A. Codd.
I have it now, and I am looking forward to reading it.
Dax
In Pune, (a work in progress)
It seems that most "periginos" plot their way by where they sleep and eat.
Is it possible to plot my way based upon the churches on the way.
Are there any resources to enable this.
Dax
In Pune, (a work in progress)
It seems that most "periginos" plot their way by where they sleep and eat.
Is it possible to plot my way based upon the churches on the way.
Are there any resources to enable this.
Dax
In Pune, (a work in progress)
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So there is no real distinction between plotting your way from church to church or from town to town - except perhaps an attitude of mind. For me the path itself is a sacred site; it is faith made manifest. ...
It seems that most "periginos" plot their way by where they sleep and eat.
Is it possible to plot my way based upon the churches on the way.
Are there any resources to enable this.
Dax
In Pune, (a work in progress)
Thanks Margaret, I had missed this.Poignant words Kanga; long may the camino continue to be so.
Created 2010/updated 2012 in Google maps this map will appear in a separate widow entitled Parroquias de los Caminos de Santiago. Included are parishes in Galicia located on the Camino Portugues. The map lists opening times for the churches and gives the current mass times as of 2012. You can copy the map as a KML file to then add to your own set of Google maps for further reference while walking. Or you can click print to make a continuous flat copy with a wealth of reference data.
Now, now Kanga... No need for the sarcasm... But there will come a day I bet when it does turn into an endurance race.Surely not? I thought it was a marathon event for super athletes trying to find unique ways to market themselves. Nothing to do with a religious pilgrimage.
Just walk... They will find YOU. Plot any course you want. Better yet plot NO course and stop where you are called to stop. There are no rules about anything here. My work as a Christian on this earth is to wake up, say "Thank you" and be kind.... That's it...It seems that most "periginos" plot their way by where they sleep and eat.
Is it possible to plot my way based upon the churches on the way.
Are there any resources to enable this.
Dax
In Pune, (a work in progress)
We too leave Sept 2014. Starting approx 5 or 6 Sept from SJPDP. For us we know that God is leading us at this time. And also as age marches on we also know that it is better to go sooner rather than later. I am encouraged by the comments of others and I believe there will be many seeking answers on the journey. Hope to meet up on the Way.Without trying not to be to theological, here are some observations.
The great difference between the spirituality of liturgical churches (i.e. Catholic, Easter Orthodox, High Anglican) and the spirituality of non-liturgical churches (i.e. your average, run of the mill, Protestant) is the way grace is received by the believer. Non-liturgical spirituality tends to be more "God and me", meaning grace is received at any time, in a personal way. (I stare at a sun set and I'm assaulted by a sense of awe, in which I encounter God.)
Liturgical spirituality is more "God and us", meaning by purposely doing certain movements with their bodies (sit, kneel, walk long distances in pilgrimage, share a meal, pray in community, etc) practitioners receive grace, and encounter God in the neighbor.
This been said it depends what your spirituality is. If you are more used to the "God and me" then you should look for opportunities to commune privately with God, and be attentive to the interior movements of grace. If you are more of the "God and us" then you are in luck since the Camino, been an ancient Catholic practice, is well suited to this type of experience.
The one caution I would give is in the practice of "works of mercy". Yes, we are supposed to help those who need help but the Camino an interior spiritual exercise, there will be time later for feeding the poor, visiting the imprisoned, correcting the mistaken, and burying the dead.
"Viva Cristo Rey!!"
Camino bound, Sept 2014!
Deacon Harbey Santiago
It feels like I am burning with a deep hunger for Christian insights and I need to feed it.
Thank you for the suggestion about acquiring "To the Field of Stars: A Pilgrim's Journey to Santiago de Compostela" by Kevin A. Codd.
I have it now, and I am looking forward to reading it.
Dax
In Pune, (a work in progress)
To the Field of Dreams (mentioned above) is also from a Catholic perspective. Kevin Codd is a priest. It was a good read on the Camino. I haven 't read the Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus book. I'll have to add it to my wish list.Here's another one, albeit Catholic: "Hiking the Camino: 500 Miles with Jesus" by Father Dave Pivonka. Both instructive and humorous.
There's a massive volume of information in this place. I seek more insights about what it's like to be a Christian on the camino
Are there Christians here who might point me in the right direction.
Dax
In Pune, (a work in progress)
I find it fascinating trolling through this forum (circumventing the occasional tirades) and finding gems of information. Have looked up this book, and just downloaded it onto my Kindle. Looking forward to reading it...................I fiound this practical & candid first-person account by a Catholic priest to be encouraging, thought-provoking and pragmatic. I like that the author treats himself as a 'work in progress'.
To the Field of Stars: A Pilgrim's Journey to Santiago de Compostela, by Kevin A. Codd
It is written as one pilgrim's diary. Sometimes indirectly, it touches on the ups & downs of communal life on the Way, sacramental experiences, lessons in foot care & pain (!), self-awareness, prayer, contrasts between religiosity & faith, aspects of 'ministering' (or not) to the various needs of self or others, etc . It is not 'pious' in its tone and the author is very human and conscious of it. Here's a link to some reviews.
http://books.google.ca/books?id=cYXkq1uueQcC&source=gbs_navlinks_s
I also really enjoyed this book!Others will probably be wiser, as I'm not able to speak from experience yet. In preparing for my up-coming camino I fiound this practical & candid first-person account by a Catholic priest to be encouraging, thought-provoking and pragmatic. I like that the author treats himself as a 'work in progress'.
To the Field of Stars: A Pilgrim's Journey to Santiago de Compostela, by Kevin A. Codd
It is written as one pilgrim's diary. Sometimes indirectly, it touches on the ups & downs of communal life on the Way, sacramental experiences, lessons in foot care & pain (!), self-awareness, prayer, contrasts between religiosity & faith, aspects of 'ministering' (or not) to the various needs of self or others, etc . It is not 'pious' in its tone and the author is very human and conscious of it. Here's a link to some reviews.
http://books.google.ca/books?id=cYXkq1uueQcC&source=gbs_navlinks_s
Welcome Minta, there is a section where you can post on such matters and where like minded people can discuss issues of interest. See link below.I am coming to this conversation quite late, the last post being from September of 2014. I have appreciated the resources found here, but am wondering...if there is a rule on this forum about not discussing religion, does anyone out there know a site where pilgrims are indeed allowed to speak openly of such? I find much here to aid me in my planning, physically, mentally, and spiritually, but would also enjoy the opportunity to discuss the pilgrimage from a religious perspective. Thanks for any aid you might be able to offer.
This thread actually is post the 'religious discussion' rule, so as you can see some posting is acceptable. Sadly as @falcon269 says 'rarely ended well', indeed very often such threads became actually abusive, hence the rule. If you decide to use the discussion area @wayfarer gives the link for then I suggest that you maybe need to post a link (maybe here) so that like minded folk know where to find it.I am coming to this conversation quite late, the last post being from September of 2014. I have appreciated the resources found here, but am wondering...if there is a rule on this forum about not discussing religion, does anyone out there know a site where pilgrims are indeed allowed to speak openly of such? I find much here to aid me in my planning, physically, mentally, and spiritually, but would also enjoy the opportunity to discuss the pilgrimage from a religious perspective. Thanks for any aid you might be able to offer.
From what I remember most people go to the linked section and either join one of the discussions there or start a new Thread there. A message to that effect with a link here would be a good idea.This thread actually is post the 'religious discussion' rule, so as you can see some posting is acceptable. Sadly as @falcon269 says 'rarely ended well', indeed very often such threads became actually abusive, hence the rule. If you decide to use the discussion area @wayfarer gives the link for then I suggest that you maybe need to post a link (maybe here) so that like minded folk know where to find it.
If there is a better way then could @wayfarer, or another moderator, please clarify how like minded folk can find such a discussion please.
Welcome Minta, there is a section where you can post on such matters and where like minded people can discuss issues of interest. See link below.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/social-categories/special-camino-topics.147/
I think you would also enjoy the cloud of unknowing by Thomas a Kempis it was written in the 14th century but is still an easy read and is very helpful in developing the virtue of meekness, with which almost over half of the book is concerned, and on refocusing the direction of our hearts on charity, and purity of heart. I think you would derive a lot of joy from it.It feels like I am burning with a deep hunger for Christian insights and I need to feed it.
Thank you for the suggestion about acquiring "To the Field of Stars: A Pilgrim's Journey to Santiago de Compostela" by Kevin A. Codd.
I have it now, and I am looking forward to reading it.
Dax
In Pune, (a work in progress)
Hi Catherine, I have checked and the "social-categories" section did not transfer with the new forum. Sorry for the delay in replying.This link is no longer working. I would love to find an active forum on the subject and any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
You mean it's time to put boots on the ground? Go for it!!I'm ready to give up myself to the way of St James
and reading the posts in the thread that I started so long ago, it's obvious that there is no one size fits all
@Daxzentzuyes it is my first
my 64 years here are just a rehearsal and now I'm ready
You're right. There is no 'cookie cutter' camino.I'm ready to give up myself to the way of St James
and reading the posts in the thread that I started so long ago, it's obvious that there is no one size fits all
You mean it's time to put boots on the ground? Go for it!!Each walk is different as each time and each pilgrim is different. The reasons I'm walking this time are quite different from any of the others. And they have all been instructive and wonderful and memorable. Buen Camino!
I have read the first four, and the last few posts. You are about to walk your camino, after at least 4 years of contemplating walking it. One step after another, and ready to give and take... buen camino, may you bless and be blessed. If you have not read it, please read about the cyborg turtle’s camino. It will put a spring in your step!
I'm interested Dax, did you eventually get the opportunity to walk your first Camino? My husband walked his 3rd Camino at age 69. My friend of 64 joined us for her first Camino this year. We are all fairly fit and healthy but decided to walk less than 20km per day if possible. We all carried our own packs and sleeping bag liners and kept costs low regarding food and accommodation. This is a bit off your original topic but I was wondering whether you made the journey. Kind regards.thank you for your wishes
in 4 years many things have changed for me and it has been the contemplation of the walking the way of St James that has been an unchanging aspect of my life
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