On the 3rd of October, I stayed over in a Benedictine Monastary in Sahagun. It was really peaceful and quiet with only four pilgrims. The hospiterelos were really kind, illuminating the spirit of God. In the morning, I wake up to the chants.....what a way to wake up.I was also very lucky that I made it to a Pilgrim´s mass in the church next door. The simple church exterior was an understatement to the most beautiful and elaborate alter I´ve every seen. It took my breathe away. Covered in gold with exquisite carvings, I had my eyes feasting on every angel around little Jesus on the cross.
The prayers and chants were sung by religious sisters. One of them slowly walked over to me to hand me a book of prayer. I was touched, even though I don´t understand a word of Spanish. At the end of the chants and songs, the priest called for the pilgrims forward to bless us. I don´t understand what he said. But by his gestures, I know it was something about the spirit, the heaven, our footsteps and energy of the earth. I wondered a lot about what he really said afterwards.
It was a blessed experience. I am now in Leon, a much bigger town with a huge magnificent cathedral. There´s a pilgrim prayer service in an hour and half, which I´m looking forward to attend.
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Boldness has genius power and magic in it." - Goethe
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Very BEAUTIFUL !!!
Herman