We head to the airport Sunday afternoon and will be in Greece late Monday, beginning our journey in the footsteps of St. Paul in Thessaloniki. Here are a few thoughts for the journey. Pray for us and know I’ll be praying for you!
Prayer for blessing on the road
Lord, bless my pilgrim feet. Bless my suffering, the result of many miles. Bless these feet which have borne the weight of the day; bless every step of this way and bless all the ways and the steps of my life. Lord, bless my history.
Lord, bless my rucksack, Bless the weight I carry my shoulders, bless everything I’ve left at home; bless my family, my work, my relationships. May your blessing, Lord, lighten the weight of the day.
Lord, bless my eyes. You made them for contemplation. All along the way, may my eyes become familiar with the beauty of creation, the beauty of each pilgrim, the beauty of each gesture of affection and of service. Open my eyes, that one day they meet you and recognize you.
Lord, bless my heart. That all along the road YOU may be my special guest. Like the disciples of Emmaus, may I say “Stay with me, Lord, and YOU shall be my greatest blessing.” Amen.
(Adapted from Casa De Peregrinos de Emaus Burgos, based on Luke, 24 13-32)
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