Finisterre, “the end of the world,” became for me a beginning of sorts. A reminder that every ending has the potential for renewal.

“It was as if the Camino whispered, 'The choice of your path sometimes brings disruption and discomfort; keep walking, and you’ll find your way.’”

“[It’s a] catchy, yet profound Latin phrase that came up in a class I was teaching this past year. I am grateful to a Seminary student for bringing it up as it finally gives me some words that I feel deeply in my soul.”

“We may walk the same trails thousands have walked before us, but your journey will be different. Even if you travel the route two, three, or more times, you will not have the same experience.”

“Recently, Christina and I went for a walk in our neighborhood. Our backyard has a trail that takes us to a larger trail system in our community, and as we walked, Christina noticed a lone scallop shell in the dirt.”