Dear Everyone,
As I mentioned in a previous post, I’m reading “The Way of a Pilgrim” during Lent. I’m inviting everyone to join me in this read-along. I’m proposing that we read and discuss Chapter 1 this week, and then begin reading Chapter on Wednesday, February 21st. I’m proposing we read a chapter a week, continuing from “The Way of a Pilgrim,” into “The Pilgrim Continues his Way,” and ending our read-along on Easter Sunday.
It’s not too late to join me. There’s a kindle edition of the book available here. As you read Chapter 1 this week, I’d like you to consider our read-along as a kind of a pilgrimage. We’re joining the unnamed Pilgrim on his journey, as we mark our own journey through Lent. In reading Chapter 1, look for the description of continuous interior prayer by the elderly monk, and see how this sets the Pilgrim in a new direction.
I welcome comments and reflections below.
Peace be with all of you,
SR
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Good, I am accompanying you with kindle. Nice book travel SR āš¹ššš
Thank you Karen,
SR
Hello SR.
My reflection of ch.1 is the power of šš½. Great reminder these days and just being thankful the simple things. Glad I joined, thank you!
I talk to God all day long. Sometimes in maybe inappropriate places. Hopefully not inappropriately, but I bet I have. šI thought that was praying without ceasing. This simple prayer is powerful. I prayed it several times and felt centered by it. I would not have the time or discipline to say it 12,000 times a day. I have set a reminder on my phone to say it at the start of everyday. I appreciate that he feels joy without having anything and just traveling along and learning. Iām going to love this book. Thank you again SR.
I had to re-read parts of this chapter a few times. It’s true that we’re really not told how to pray without ceasing. As our Pilgrim is told, it’s something you must experience. We get so caught up in what we think we have to say that it seems to be a daunting if not impossible task. The passage the Father sited from Romans addresses this specifically. So, we start with a short simple prayer–and repeat it–until it becomes a habit or better yet a part of us. I liked that our friend was given a rosary to help keep count–give a tactile and visual way to show progress. The end goal being it flows naturally and effortlessly. Not mindlessly though.
Thank you for this Lenten journey. Looking forward to chapter 2.
Thanks very much, Sarah.
And thanks to everyone who posted comments and reflections this week. I really enjoyed hearing from everyone and you’ve helped me see somethings that I missed. Looking forward to the next chapter,
SR