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Tag Archives: Chemin de St Jacques

Blisters and Blessings

Blisters can ruin your walking holiday. Fortunately, on our adventure in France, we were marvellously supported by our fellow travellers (or pilgrims). The blessings we received, and hopefully gave, greatly enriched our holiday.

Posted byjohnhearsonJune 16, 2022Posted inPracticalTags:Challenges, Chemin de St Jacques, Faith, Whole life discipleship2 Comments on Blisters and Blessings

On the Chemin – Back to the Future?

Whether it’s a walking holiday or a pilgrimage, the Chemin de St Jacques provides lots of time to reflect. As a weary traveller, I found myself being drawn back nearly 50 years to a special time of my life. But I’m looking back in order to move forward!

Posted byjohnhearsonJune 6, 2022Posted inTrue StoriesTags:Chemin de St Jacques, Faith, Holy Spirit, St Roch, Whole life discipleship1 Comment on On the Chemin – Back to the Future?

The Chemin de St Jacques – an Ideal Holiday?

This week, here’s a straightforward account of our walking holiday-cum-pilgrimage. Would this be the holiday you would choose?

Posted byjohnhearsonMay 29, 2022Posted inPracticalTags:Challenges, Chemin de St Jacques, HikingLeave a comment on The Chemin de St Jacques – an Ideal Holiday?

To be a Pilgrim

A fortnight walking in France has provided a lovely, although physically strenuous, holiday. But it’s also challenged me to embrace a different sort of activism that springs from stillness, from spending time with God.

Posted byjohnhearsonMay 23, 2022Posted inStaying SaneTags:Challenges, Chemin de St Jacques, climate change, Faith, Holidays, Whole life discipleshipLeave a comment on To be a Pilgrim
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