Dear Everyone,

This week, we are reading Chapter 4. Chapter 3 was quite short, but Chapter 4 is longer and begins with the proverb, “But it is good for me to hold me fast by God, to put my trust in the Lord God.” I’m going to take some time to reflect on this proverb and what follows this week and invite everyone to join me in doing the same.

This week, I discovered a link to the Spanish translation of “The Way of a Pilgrim,” which is “El camino del peregrine.” You can find the book here.

I continue to be blessed by your reflections on comments. Thanks to everyone who is reading along with me and thanks especially to those who post comments. I hope everyone is enjoying a blessed Lent.

Thanks for reading,

SR

www.sylvainreynard.com

Dear Everyone,

This week we are reading Chapter 3 of “The Way of a Pilgrim.” I’d like us to reflect on the nature of simplicity. Pilgrim’s life has become very simple as he journeys towards his goal. I’m wondering about how we can simplify our goals and our lives as part of a spiritual discipline, and what that simplification might look like.

I’m also reflecting on the Pilgrim’s need for solitude. This could be considered part of his simplified life, or maybe it’s a means to simply his life. I’m still pondering this.

I want to thank everyone who is reading along with me this Lent. And thanks to everyone who is taking the time to post comments and reflections. I’ve learned a great deal from you all and I’m looking forward to learning more.

Peace be with you all,

SR

www.sylvainreynard.com

Dear Everyone,

This week my recommendation is to read Chapter 2 of “The Way of a Pilgrim.” Some readers have been able to find the book online as a public domain translation. It’s also available as an ebook. It isn’t too late to join me – you can join at any time.

This week, I’d like us to reflect on the nature of the Pilgrim’s quest. As we saw in Chapter 1, he’s trying to find the answer to a question and this search propels him forward. Along the way, he seems to meet exactly who he needs to meet at exactly the right time. The answer to his question is progressive – it’s an answer that involves content as well as practice.

As we think about our own quest this Lent, let’s reflect on the unanswered questions we have and let’s look with expectation to find the people we need to meet at the right time. Let’s keep in mind that sometimes the answer to a question is a practice or an action, rather than a concept or idea.

Today, I learned that Leslie, one of our long time readers and podcasters, lost her mother. Please join me in remembering Leslie and her family in our prayers.

Peace be with Leslie and her family, and peace be with all of you.

SR

www.sylvainreynard.com