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As the Camino draws nearer, my steps have become slower—not because of fatigue, but because I’m becoming more aware of those I’m walking with. Not just the pilgrims I’ll meet along the way.But the ones who won’t be walking the Camino physically—yet whose presence, stories, prayers, and longings I’ll be carrying with every step. ForContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: Walking With Those Who Can’t Go”

When we imagine walking the Camino—or any long journey—we often think about the big moments. The mountains.The milestones.The breakthroughs. But in my preparation, I’ve discovered something even more sacred:the small things. The cool shade after a long stretch in the sun.The silence between footsteps.The quiet hello from someone walking the other way. Grace in MiniatureContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: Blessing the Small Things”

“You don’t need to see the whole path—just the next step.” As the beginning of the Camino draws near, I find myself sitting with a strange mix of feelings: Excitement.Readiness.A bit of nervous energy.And, underneath it all, a deep awareness of how much I still don’t know. I’ve prepared.I’ve walked local trails.I’ve gathered the gear,Continue reading “Preparing to Walk: Walking Into the Unknown”

There’s a difference between a tourist and a pilgrim. Tourists seek experiences. Pilgrims seek transformation.Tourists take pictures. Pilgrims leave prayers.Tourists move through a place. Pilgrims let the place move through them. As I prepare to walk the Camino de Santiago, I’ve been asking myself:Am I only preparing my feet? Or am I preparing my heart,Continue reading “Preparing to Walk: The Pilgrim Heart”

As I prepare to walk the Camino, I’m noticing how easy it is to focus on the what of walking — what to bring, what shoes to wear, what route to take, how many kilometers to cover. But beneath all of that, there’s another question rising in me—one that feels even more important:How will IContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: Walking with Intention”

As the beginning of the Camino gets closer, I find myself noticing all the little things I haven’t done. There are miles I meant to walk.Books I planned to read.Gear I’m still unsure about.Spiritual questions I hoped would be more… resolved. But here’s the thing: life rarely waits for everything to be tidy.And neither doesContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: The Gift of Being Unfinished”

As I near the beginning of my Camino pilgrimage, something unexpected has been happening. I find myself thinking less about what I still need to bring—and more about what I’m finally ready to leave behind. Packing for a pilgrimage isn’t just about shirts and socks and a rain cover.It’s about letting go. Letting go ofContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: Letting Go”

As I walk in preparation for the Camino, I’ve been thinking more and more about encounter. We often imagine sacredness in terms of places — cathedrals, shrines, quiet chapels — but there’s another kind of sacred ground:the space between people. And that sacredness reveals itself in some of the most ordinary ways. A stranger whoContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: Sacred Encounters Along the Way”

As I prepare to walk the Camino de Santiago, I’ve been spending time with the namesake of this journey — St. James the Apostle, or as he’s known across Spain and around the world, Santiago. His story is woven into the heart of this pilgrimage.Not because he was the most polished or the most prominentContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: The Story and Ministry of St. James”

As the days count down and my pack grows lighter, one question has been sitting with me more and more: How do I make this more than a hike?How do I walk the Camino — not just with my body — but with my soul? Because let’s be honest: the Camino is a physical challenge.ThereContinue reading “Preparing to Walk: Making the Camino a Holy Journey”