Pilgrims Prayers & Quotes

A wise Pilgrim once said:


"The Camino doesn't end in Santiago. It's only just begun"

Blessing at the beginning of the journey

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always on your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
the rain fall soft upon your fields and,
until your journey’s end,
May God hold you safely in the palm of his hand.

May the blessing of Almighty God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, descend on you.

Amen.

 

A Pilgrim's Prayer to St. James

This is an ancient prayer that comes at the end of the Pilgrim Mass

said along the Camino de Santiago:

"O God, who brought your servant Abraham

out of the land of the Chaldeans, protecting him in
his wanderings, who guided the Hebrew people

across the desert, we ask that you watch over us, your servants,

as we walk in the love of your name to Santiago de Compostela.

Be for us our companion on the walk,
Our guide at the crossroads,
Our breath in our weariness,
Our protection in danger,
Our albergue on the Camino,
Our shade in the heat,
Our light in the darkness,
Our consolation in our discouragements,
And our strength in our intentions.

So that with your guidance we may arrive safe and sound at the

end of the Road and enriched with grace and virtue

we return safely to our homes filled with joy.

In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.
Apostle Santiago, pray for us.
Santa Maria, pray for us."