Waiting To Begin

I made it to St. John Pied de Port yesterday. Walking around this beautiful village on a day that is dreary and wet. The weather for tomorrow is supposed to be beautiful!! Great for the first day. I got my first stamp of the journey at the Pilgrim’s Welcome Office and a kind gentleman offering me helpful suggestions. The first being take plenty of food and water because nothing is open or available for the entire walk tomorrow. The second being to a series of phone numbers he gave me in case I need help.

Very few pilgrims so far, which is fine by me. I’m just waiting right now in the beautiful 11th century church of this village. Silence while waiting is essential, allowing the mind to enter the heart. Jesus teaches us today to prepare for his unannounced, and often sudden, appearance. Often in the wait, we get lazy and lose focus. There is a sense of urgency in the words of Jesus. Advent is fast approaching and calling us to re-center our waiting.

And so I sit in silence, waiting, as the Pyrenees seem to be calling me. By name! I’ll bring food, water and those phone numbers…. Just in case.

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  4. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    wow! Sorry you have to carry so much- grateful for a better day tomorrow! God bless you with unexpected encouragements along the way! 🙏

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  7. Unknown's avatar Anonymous says:

    They have good advice but it leaves you with a heavy pack. No wise tips over here, just sending you “light” thoughts. – The Hocks

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