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Monthly Archives: July 2010
Day 7 – Creativity
We arrived Saturday night in Winslow, to be greeted by the Rev. Canon Norman Burke, who says his nickname is “Boom-boom” (because he’s a Canon, get it? Hee, hee). This is a fellow who, like our own Fr. George, is … Continue reading
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Day 6 – Abide in Me (Home)
We began Saturday with the excitement of many dirty pilgrims and no running water. Either Kirk or Paul had the last shower and apparently used up all the water on the Rez. No toothbrushing, no showers, no dishes, no toilets … Continue reading
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Day 5 – Brokenness
The mood of our journey changes significantly today as we face the fact that the Christian life is not always easy, not always whole. This day we focused on the brokenness of our lives and of others’ lives. This day was … Continue reading
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Day 4 – Awe and Creation
Our first morning in Arizona led us to the Grand Canyon, to experience an amazing example of God’s creative power. We drove the (mere) 3 ½ hour drive to the canyon and, even after encountering stunning landscapes in the mountains, … Continue reading
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Pilgrim Reflection – Derron
Histories and Stories Imagine that you were at Build-a-Bear workshop and Jesus walked into Build-a-Bear workshop and he took you to get filled up. He fills you up with the fluffing of all your traditions and all that your family … Continue reading
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Day Three – Histories and Stories
After a wonderful hot breakfast at Wilderness Lodge, we wound our way back down that twisting drive and headed into Arizona. As we drove, the forested mountains eventually gave way to desert and mesas and some amazing views. We stopped … Continue reading
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Pilgrim Reflection – Hannah
Mountaintop There’s this struggle to get to the top of the mountain and this struggle to get up there, on the way up, kind of transforms you, but once you get there it’s perfect and you’re transformed. Like Jesus was … Continue reading
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Day Two – The Mountaintop
After sleeping in the nave and chancel of St. James’ Church in Monahans, the pilgrims were awakened at 3:30 a.m. (which was something of a surprise to them) and asked to pack up and load up. Everyone cooperated, if sleepily, … Continue reading
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Day One – Journey to Sanctuary
Began our westward journey today. Stopped at Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene to eat lunch and see a neat gothic church. We even got a tour from Sr. Mary Francis. Now at St. James’ in Monahans, TX for … Continue reading
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A prayer for the pilgrims
As we now prepare and embark on our great journey please keep us in your hearts and prayers. Below is a prayer for pilgrims. If you feel compelled please pray for us daily. All-powerful God, you always show mercy toward … Continue reading
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Tagged Desoto, J2A, pilgrimage, pilgrims, prayer for the pilgrims, Saint Anne Episcopal Church, Spiritual Journey, Texas
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