A chilly, but
sunny day, greeted 17 parent pilgrims as they arrived at school to take the
College bus to Guildford Station and then catch the train to East Perth to begin
the second stage of the Holy Cross Camino Salvado.
Camino is a
Spanish word meaning ‘path’ or ‘journey’. So, the Camino Salvado traces the
journey of Dom Rosendo Salvado from Subiaco to New Norcia, a monastic community
established in 1847 in the tradition of the Benedictine Order of monks. Salvado
was captivated by the indigenous people of the Moore River area worked alongside
them to build his faith community. The Camino Salvado winds its way through the
city along the Swan River up into the Perth hills and Chittering Valley, making
its way to the Moore River and New Norcia, a total distance of around 160km.
A pilgrim is a
person on a journey to to holy place. The Camino Salvado pilgrimage concludes
at the Abbey Church in New Norcia, one of the oldest Catholic places in Western
Australia.
The second stage
of the Holy Cross Camino Salvado from East Perth to Guildford is around 16km. After
coming together to recite the “Pilgrims Prayer’ our parent pilgrims set a
cracking pace along the picturesque riverside walk. A collaborative effort kept
the group from straying off the path, stopping at the tranquil surrounds of
Ashfield Flats for lunch before completing the final leg into Guildford for a
well earned rest and cappuccino. The Pilgrims gathered near the train station
to recite the ‘Gratitude Prayer’, giving thanks to God for a safe and enjoyable
walk, before taking the College bus back to school. Sincere thanks to Mr Muller
for driving the bus.
It was a
wonderful time to get to know each other, build community spirit, reflect on
the beauty of creation and, perhaps, get a little fitter.
Special thank
you to Susan Sorensen, President, Friends of Holy Cross, for organising the
day.
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