Day: June 28, 2019

Epilogue (Portuguese Camino)

Caminho Portugues

Sunday June 2, 2019

Santiago de Compostela, Spain; 16,222 steps

Calla lilies to the very end! (on an altar at San Agostin)

Proverbs 18 

v. 10  The name of the Lord is like a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.  We walked safely in the strength of the Lord once again on the journey to Santiago de Compostela, but it wasn’t just the Lord God himself who was the strong tower.  People he sends and those who serve in his name are also a safe haven for the people of God.  Albergues along the Way were originally begun to provide rest and sustenance for pilgrims on their spiritual journey, and still today they serve those who travel the Way.  And when you’re walking, sometimes your prayers are answered by people sent by God that you “happen” to meet.  God is able to use even those who don’t know him, “for everything in heaven and on earth is [his]” (1 Chronicles 29:11).  Thank you, Lord, for your strength along our pilgrimage.  Thank you that we are safe in you forever.

Pilgrims opposite the cathedral, perhaps contemplating their safe arrival

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City of God and city of man (Santa Susanna church)
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