Day 4
Bridgeton to Crawfordsville – 32.9 miles
High of 83° and 60% Chance of Rain
Covered Bridges: Pilgrims depart Bridgeton and continue through Parke County, known for its iconic covered bridges. The journey includes three more covered bridges as we travel through the city of Rockville, the county seat. Lunch is lakeside at Rockville Lake Park, followed by biking through Amish country. Mass and Dinner enjoyed at Stone Creek Lodge in Crawfordsville, followed by a screening of the movie Hoosiers.
Patience
View Fr. Bob Dowd’s reflection on Patience
As I Begin This Day
“I sympathize with your sufferings my dear daughter [Mary]. But do not lose sight of the fact that this is now the omen of a future full of blessings, and that the cross alone can sanctify us, save us, and make us useful for the salvation of others.”
Blessed Basil Moreau
Photography
Christ and the Samaritan Woman at the Well
O'Shaugnessy Hall
Prayer
Today I will thank you, Lord, for leading me toward love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and gentleness. Amen.
Notre Dame, Our Mother,
PRAY FOR US
Questions for Reflection
- What has prevented you from hearing the Word of God?
- How might you remove those obstacles?
- As I begin my pilgrimage today, this is my intention:
Gospel of the Day
Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but...
MATTHEW 18:21-19:1
The Journey
August 13-26, 2017
In the tradition of Father Sorin’s inspirational journey and intrepid spirit—our Notre Dame spirit—we will retrace his journey from Vincennes to Notre Dame. We will travel those miles in a collective renewal of our determination, to rededicate ourselves to Notre Dame’s mission to seek God, study the world, and serve humanity—to boldly lead the way into the new chapters of our story.