The Beatitudes of the Pilgrim

John Finn · May 7, 2019

This morning I stopped off at the 13th century Church of St Stephen at Zabaldika, about 10kms before Pamplona on the Camino Frances. Well worth visiting. It has a very interesting altar and there is a statue of St Joseph holding the infant Jesus, which is unusual. You can also climb to the top of the tower and ring the bell!

I was given a leaflet there by the nice lady (a nun?) who was minding the place. On it was printed these beatitudes which I think are quite beautiful.

1. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino opens your eyes to what is not seen.

2. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if what concerns you most is not to arrive, as to arrive with others.

3. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you contemplate the Camino and you discover it is full of names and dawns.

4. Blessed are you, pilgrim, because you have discovered that the authentic Camino begins when it is completed.

5. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if your knapsack is emptying of things and your heart does not know where to hang up so many feelings and emotions.

6. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that one step back to help another is more valuable than a hundred forward without seeing what is at your side.

7. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you don't have words to give thanks for everything that surprises you at every twist and turn of the way.

8. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you search for the truth and make of the Camino a life and of your life a way, in search of the one who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

9. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if on the way you meet yourself and gift yourself with time, without rushing, so as not to disregard the image in your heart.

10. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino holds a lot of silence, and the silence of prayer, and the prayer of meeting with the Father who is waiting for you.

Ivan_Prada · May 7, 2019

John Finn said:
This morning I stopped off at the 13th century Church of St Stephen at Zabaldika, about 10kms before Pamplona on the Camino Frances. Well worth visiting. It has a very interesting altar and there is a statue of St Joseph holding the infant Jesus, which is unusual. You can also climb to the top of the tower and ring the bell!

I was given a leaflet there by the nice lady (a nun?) who was minding the place. On it was printed these beatitudes which I think are quite beautiful.

1. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino opens your eyes to what is not seen.

2. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if what concerns you most is not to arrive, as to arrive with others.

3. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you contemplate the Camino and you discover it is full of names and dawns.

4. Blessed are you, pilgrim, because you have discovered that the authentic Camino begins when it is completed.

5. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if your knapsack is emptying of things and your heart does not know where to hang up so many feelings and emotions.

6. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that one step back to help another is more valuable than a hundred forward without seeing what is at your side.

7. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you don't have words to give thanks for everything that surprises you at every twist and turn of the way.

8. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you search for the truth and make of the Camino a life and of your life a way, in search of the one who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

9. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if on the way you meet yourself and gift yourself with time, without rushing, so as not to disregard the image in your heart.

10. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino holds a lot of silence, and the silence of prayer, and the prayer of meeting with the Father who is waiting for you.

AMÉN......
Buen Camino

James_Anderson · May 7, 2019

AMÉN

Elle Bieling · May 7, 2019

These are the same beatitudes that are in the slide show in the chapel at the Pilgrim's office, where you get your Compostela. I am not sure if in the chapel, if they are still doing this slide show??

Vacajoe · May 7, 2019

Zabaldika is a very special place that is overlooked by most pilgrims. The original Camino route actually goes by the church but most pilgrims opt for the lower route when confronted by the short climb to the site. There is a lovely grass area for resting, a nice albergue with a community dinner, and very kind nuns.

We were also told that the Joseph and Jesus statue is rare, but apparently NOT in the Navarra region: almost every church we visited had a version of it! . Still, I’ve never seen it anywhere else than in that area.

john newman · May 7, 2019

The same lady was there in 2015 and gave that to me. She had it in different languages.
She keeps a lonely vigil over a wonderful piece of culture .

Meshewszon · May 7, 2019

Does anyone know who the author is? It would be nice to give a credit to them.

Former member 49149 · May 7, 2019

john newman said:
The same lady was there in 2015 and gave that to me. She had it in different languages.
She keeps a lonely vigil over a wonderful piece of culture .

There is more than one lady! There is a team, taking it in turns to welcome pilgrims.

RumAndChupacabras · May 7, 2019

@John Finn, Thank you for sharing that. I have the teary eyed, quivering bottom lip, going on. :'}

Former member 49149 · May 7, 2019

If you would like to look up the website, una pausa en el camino, more or less, you will find the albergue and some information. I cannot remember the origin, but all the material is prepared by the sisters in the community there. There are information sheets about the church in many languages, some more accurately translated then others. Anyone with a language not included is encouraged to contribute a translation when they have time, via email. Or Facebook. they do have a facebook page as well.

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VNwalking · May 7, 2019

John Finn said:
Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that one step back to help another is more valuable than a hundred forward without seeing what is at your side.

John Finn said:
Blessed are you, pilgrim, if on the way you meet yourself and gift yourself with time, without rushing, so as not to disregard the image in your heart.

John Finn said:
Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino holds a lot of silence, and the silence of prayer

These three are my favorites.
The nuns at Zabaldika are angels. And the place is very special.

kirkie said:
There is a team, taking it in turns to welcome pilgrims.

Even when the albergue is closed. They fed this starving peregrina one early March day...I will remember their kindness for the rest of my days. It was very special and totally ordinary at the same time.

Ivan_Prada · May 8, 2019

Elle Bieling said:
These are the same beatitudes that are in the slide show in the chapel at the Pilgrim's office, where you get your Compostela. I am not sure if in the chapel, if they are still doing this slide show??

Hi, last September they were. If you ask the Chapel’s attendant; you can get a copy burned into a cd for a donation.

Buen Camino

Ivan_Prada · May 8, 2019

Vacajoe said:
We were also told that the Joseph and Jesus statue is rare, but apparently NOT in the Navarra region: almost every church we visited had a version of it! . Still, I’ve never seen it anywhere else than in that area.

You can find it also on the main altar at the Bilbao Cathedral.
Buen Camino

Anthony18 · May 8, 2019

John Finn said:
This morning I stopped off at the 13th century Church of St Stephen at Zabaldika, about 10kms before Pamplona on the Camino Frances. Well worth visiting. It has a very interesting altar and there is a statue of St Joseph holding the infant Jesus, which is unusual. You can also climb to the top of the tower and ring the bell!

I was given a leaflet there by the nice lady (a nun?) who was minding the place. On it was printed these beatitudes which I think are quite beautiful.

1. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino opens your eyes to what is not seen.

2. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if what concerns you most is not to arrive, as to arrive with others.

3. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you contemplate the Camino and you discover it is full of names and dawns.

4. Blessed are you, pilgrim, because you have discovered that the authentic Camino begins when it is completed.

5. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if your knapsack is emptying of things and your heart does not know where to hang up so many feelings and emotions.

6. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that one step back to help another is more valuable than a hundred forward without seeing what is at your side.

7. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you don't have words to give thanks for everything that surprises you at every twist and turn of the way.

8. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you search for the truth and make of the Camino a life and of your life a way, in search of the one who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

9. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if on the way you meet yourself and gift yourself with time, without rushing, so as not to disregard the image in your heart.

10. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino holds a lot of silence, and the silence of prayer, and the prayer of meeting with the Father who is waiting for you.

Love it! Thank you so much for posting this!!

Former member 49149 · May 8, 2019

john newman said:
The same lady was there in 2015 and gave that to me. She had it in different languages.
She keeps a lonely vigil over a wonderful piece of culture .

Sometimes, I have been that lady, as i will be again this summer. It is definitely not lonely. It is a great privilege. One of the most memorable moments was when a pilgrim asked if it would be alright for her to sing: it was a Jewish lament. The church was fairly filled at that point. That pilgrim carried a gift with her to bless everyone on her way. Unforgettable.

Shellseeker · May 11, 2019

John Finn said:
This morning I stopped off at the 13th century Church of St Stephen at Zabaldika, about 10kms before Pamplona on the Camino Frances. Well worth visiting. It has a very interesting altar and there is a statue of St Joseph holding the infant Jesus, which is unusual. You can also climb to the top of the tower and ring the bell!

I was given a leaflet there by the nice lady (a nun?) who was minding the place. On it was printed these beatitudes which I think are quite beautiful.

1. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino opens your eyes to what is not seen.

2. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if what concerns you most is not to arrive, as to arrive with others.

3. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you contemplate the Camino and you discover it is full of names and dawns.

4. Blessed are you, pilgrim, because you have discovered that the authentic Camino begins when it is completed.

5. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if your knapsack is emptying of things and your heart does not know where to hang up so many feelings and emotions.

6. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that one step back to help another is more valuable than a hundred forward without seeing what is at your side.

7. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you don't have words to give thanks for everything that surprises you at every twist and turn of the way.

8. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you search for the truth and make of the Camino a life and of your life a way, in search of the one who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

9. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if on the way you meet yourself and gift yourself with time, without rushing, so as not to disregard the image in your heart.

10. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino holds a lot of silence, and the silence of prayer, and the prayer of meeting with the Father who is waiting for you.

Beautiful!

Celi Anatrella · May 12, 2019

John Finn said:
This morning I stopped off at the 13th century Church of St Stephen at Zabaldika, about 10kms before Pamplona on the Camino Frances. Well worth visiting. It has a very interesting altar and there is a statue of St Joseph holding the infant Jesus, which is unusual. You can also climb to the top of the tower and ring the bell!

I was given a leaflet there by the nice lady (a nun?) who was minding the place. On it was printed these beatitudes which I think are quite beautiful.

1. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino opens your eyes to what is not seen.

2. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if what concerns you most is not to arrive, as to arrive with others.

3. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you contemplate the Camino and you discover it is full of names and dawns.

4. Blessed are you, pilgrim, because you have discovered that the authentic Camino begins when it is completed.

5. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if your knapsack is emptying of things and your heart does not know where to hang up so many feelings and emotions.

6. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that one step back to help another is more valuable than a hundred forward without seeing what is at your side.

7. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you don't have words to give thanks for everything that surprises you at every twist and turn of the way.

8. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you search for the truth and make of the Camino a life and of your life a way, in search of the one who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

9. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if on the way you meet yourself and gift yourself with time, without rushing, so as not to disregard the image in your heart.

10. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino holds a lot of silence, and the silence of prayer, and the prayer of meeting with the Father who is waiting for you.

LOVE IT!

Gailsie · May 12, 2019

I wish I had read this before my camino. It is so beautiful and to the point. Mine did not start out as a spiritual pilgrimage but steadily changed as I walked. #8 for me is the most special one.

WalkingJane · May 12, 2019

John Finn said:
This morning I stopped off at the 13th century Church of St Stephen at Zabaldika, about 10kms before Pamplona on the Camino Frances. Well worth visiting. It has a very interesting altar and there is a statue of St Joseph holding the infant Jesus, which is unusual. You can also climb to the top of the tower and ring the bell!

I was given a leaflet there by the nice lady (a nun?) who was minding the place. On it was printed these beatitudes which I think are quite beautiful.

1. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino opens your eyes to what is not seen.

2. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if what concerns you most is not to arrive, as to arrive with others.

3. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you contemplate the Camino and you discover it is full of names and dawns.

4. Blessed are you, pilgrim, because you have discovered that the authentic Camino begins when it is completed.

5. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if your knapsack is emptying of things and your heart does not know where to hang up so many feelings and emotions.

6. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that one step back to help another is more valuable than a hundred forward without seeing what is at your side.

7. Blessed are you, pilgrim, when you don't have words to give thanks for everything that surprises you at every twist and turn of the way.

8. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you search for the truth and make of the Camino a life and of your life a way, in search of the one who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

9. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if on the way you meet yourself and gift yourself with time, without rushing, so as not to disregard the image in your heart.

10. Blessed are you, pilgrim, if you discover that the Camino holds a lot of silence, and the silence of prayer, and the prayer of meeting with the Father who is waiting for you.

Oh, this is lovely. Thank you!

Henry B · May 13, 2019

This was one of the most rewarding detours I made on the CF last September. I treasure my copy of the Beatitudes give me there.
Buen Camino

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