Camino Reflection 5
The Lord provides. Today is the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Our Matriarch, if you’ll allow. Behold your Mother! And to his mother, Behold your Son.
Reciprocal gifts, one to the other. Both in Christ.
Readings: Acts 1:12-14; PS 87:1-2, 3 and 5, 6-7; Jn 19:25-34
From about Rabadiso, a full 27 miles remaining, a small miracle for me. My legs had grown tired and painful. Little did I know the overexertion was causing severe shin splints and then, more obviously, severe swelling of the left leg. How can I even finish?
The miracle? The Eucalyptus Forest.
The eucalyptus forest span of 2 1/2 days was like walking on clouds with the eucalyptus leaves and bark as path footings.
It was a blessing. Now, the fact is Spain struggles with the over growth of the non-native species and some controls and cutbacks are needed. But for me, a blessing.
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry