Once more an intrepid group of young people set off on a 65 mile walking pilgrimage to Holy Island, following the final 2/3 of St. Oswald's Way. On the way we got lost (Jeremy), faced down an angry heard of bulls (Jane) and got very wet (everybody). But the rain could not dampen our Spirit as we passed through some beautiful countryside on our voyage of discovery.
Setting Off
It didn't rain all the time, honestly!
Inspired by our prayers and sustained on our journey by each other we found a God who is closer to us than we sometimes suspect and loves us in each moment of our lives, especially when we've had enough of walking through the worst weather July could throw at us. As the Psalmist said, 'I waited patiently for the Lord, He inclined and heard my cry. He lifted me up out of the pit, out of the miry clay.'
Group Hug
Best view in England!
Praying on the beach at Holy Island
Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's trip happen and the group spirit so strong, especially to those without whom we wouldn't have got much further than Rothbury. You know who you are and you were wonderful! And who would have thought we'd all end up being Saints?
Jimmy has seen the light!
Don't mess with us, we've just walked 100 miles (not!)
Splashing in the puddles
Everyone in St. Aidans Church on Holy Island after our final mass
Yes we made it!
1 comments:
Well Done to everyone who took part and kept going despite the trials and tribulations in your way. Glad your faith carried you all. Ax
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