Finding God Along the Way: Wisdom from the Ignatian Camino for Life at Home

Finding God Along the Way: Wisdom from the Ignatian Camino for Life at Home

SILVER MEDAL WINNER -- Illumination Book Award “I relished Christine Eberle’s account of her walk, in the footsteps of Ignatius. A long hike provides space for meditation and epiphanies, and this book provides them on every page, together with the everyday challenges of blisters, variable weather, and quirky but delightful international companions.”  – Senator Tim Kaine After spending 300 miles on the Ignatian Camino in Spain with a group whose average age was 67, Christine Marie Eberle returned to the United States with blisters that would fade, friendships that would not, and the conviction that anyone can develop a pilgrim’s heart on this life’s journey. This moving and often humorous account of one woman’s pilgrimage encourages readers to reimagine their own life’s path. Follow author Christine Eberle as she joins a group in the autumn of life along the 500-year-old pilgrimage route of St. Ignatius Loyola. Pray with them as they walk toward the rising sun. Raise a glass with them at the end of the day. Seek solitude with them in a crowded pilgrims’ shelter.  Traversing mountains, deserts, vineyards, and shrines, witness the hard lessons that pave the way for spiritual transformation. Above all, by using the questions sprinkled throughout the chapters, allow Eberle’s journey to reveal your own pilgrim heart—one that does not require hundreds of miles of walking! Perfect for a Lenten Devotional! “Many pilgrims are aware of the Camino de Santiago. Fewer know about the Ignatian Way, tracing the journey of Ignatius of Loyola through northern Spain. I relished Christine Eberle’s account of her walk. A long hike provides space for meditation and epiphanies, and this book provides them on every page, together with the everyday challenges of blisters, variable weather and quirky but delightful international companions. Christine’s observations will illuminate your own walk―whether halfway around the world or in your own backyard.” ―Senator Tim Kaine, US Senator from Virginia and author of Walk, Ride, Paddle   "Eberle’s ability to relate the physical journey to the spiritual one makes this book shine....Eberle’s tone throughout the book communicates a warmth, candor, and self-awareness that creates the feeling of sitting across from a dear friend. Written with her trademark blend of deep insight and humor...Eberle’s writing and storytelling are consistently conversational in a manner that ensures the reader never feels preached at, but instead supported and encouraged to remain curious about their own faith journey." --  Alli Bobzien ,  Today's American Catholic “Eberle’s gracious handling of her personal experience of the pilgrimage paired with her incisive reflection questions make this book one I want to return to at various stages of my own spiritual journey. Eberle’s narrative is gripping, her wisdom is genuine, and she offers us her pilgrim heart like an open hand, inviting us to consider how God has been with us―and will continue to accompany us―along the way. ” – Catherine Sullivan , Englewood Review “Christine has done a wonderful job of distilling the essence of pilgrimage and integrating Ignatian Spirituality into a wonderfully engaging narrative. With a lovely light touch she manages to capture the daily struggles and challenges (bugs, beds and blisters!) that make for the essential inner journey that mirrors the outer journey in Ignatian Spain. This book beautifully illustrates Ignatian themes of trust, freedom and listening to the Spirit. A great read!" ― Brendan McManus SJ , Camino Guide, Spiritual Director, and Author  “Readers don’t have to trek 300 miles across Spain to appreciate the wisdom gleaned from Christine Eberle’s time walking in the footsteps of St. Ignatius of Loyola. With profound insight, vulnerability, and humor, Eberle invites readers to journey alongside her as she reflects on the modern-day relevance Ignatian Spirituality and its capability―like pilgrimage―to transform our hearts, our minds, and our perspectives.” ― Jennifer Sawyer, Editor-in-Chief of Busted Halo  “ Finding God Along the Way is equal parts adventure and strong spiritual experience. In this beautifully written book, Eberle encourages readers to risk what it means to step into the unknown each day, putting the Camino experience within every person’s reach."― Paula D’Arcy, author of Waking Up to This Day and Stars at Night  “Christine Marie Eberle's  Finding God Along the Way   felt like an unexpected, long catch up with your best friend on a Sunday afternoon. I found myself in tears as I read the beginning question, "Do you want to take a walk with me?" and they came often as I read so many relatable struggles wrapped in countless encouraging words and prayers.” ―Katie Haseltine, Author of  All the Things: A 30 Day Guide to Experiencing God's Presence in the Prayer of Examen  “Christine catches the spirit of the pilgrimage, living the full experience in her own body and soul and br