Climbing Hills and Facing Challenges by Molly
A pilgrimage is a journey for the whole self. Each participant in the journey is destined to face challenges whether of the heart, mind, spirit, or the body. Our day today presented challenges of each type.
We experienced the challenge of living by the bus and train schedules as one missed bus led to one missed train which led to a one hour delay. We learned the physical challenge of visiting a city with many hills. We battled the heat and the threat of rain. We learned how individual choices affect the entire community.
In the end, we laughed, and joked, and ate pizza from a sidewalk stand. In the end, we committed to keep learning from the challenges of the journey.
Tomorrow will hold new challenges and surprises. We wonder what they will be!? May the Lord grant us the strength and courage to approach whatever comes with the hearts of pilgrims.