On Wednesday 26 August 2015 I will be starting a pilgrimage to Papua New Guinea.
As I start to prepare beyond the packing I remember this pilgrims prayer from Mallorca.
Set out! You were born for the road Set out! You have a meeting to keep. Where? With whom? You don’t yet know Perhaps with yourself? Set out! Your steps will be your words the road your song the weariness your prayer. And at the end your silence will speak to you.
Set out! Alone or with others; but get out of yourself. You have created rivals you will find companions. You envisaged enemies You will find brothers and sisters. Set out! You were born for the road. The pilgrims road.
Someone is coming to meet you is seeking you, so that you can find him. In the temple at the end of the road.
In the shrine at the depths of your heart. He is your peace He is your joy.
Go, God already walks with you.
Taken from Eglisia Paroquial , Arta Mallorca
Rev’d Sue Martin Diocese of Norwich