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\nIn a village just outside Geneva  (Photo: Irene Bom)<\/span><\/p>\n

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I was in Geneva recently to conduct a workshop on the theme, To be a pilgrim<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We reflected on our life journey thus far and what it means to be a follower of the Way (the name given to the early Christians). We also shared the pilgrim songs that lift our spirits; got creative in pilgrim expressions, like writing haikus and short short stories; and made time for pilgrim prayers.<\/p>\n

 
\nHere is a prayer from our opening devotions: <\/p>\n

Come, Holy Spirit, Come!<\/h3>\n

When we feel alone, when we feel rejected
\nCome, Holy Spirit, Come!<\/strong>
\nWhen we feel drained and dried up, and we can\u2019t give any more,
\nCome, Holy Spirit, Come!<\/strong>
\nWhen we are unsure of how to move or where to go or what to do,
\nCome, Holy Spirit, Come!<\/strong>
\nCome, Holy Spirit, revive us, move in us,
\nand encourage us on the journey of faith.
\nCome, Holy Spirit, Come! Amen!<\/strong><\/p>\n

~ written by Rev. Mindi, and posted on Rev-o-lution<\/a>.
\n <\/p>\n

\n

 
\nFrom the blog<\/strong>
\nPeople of the way<\/a>
\n3 Prayers for refugees<\/a>
\nLight on my path<\/a>
\n <\/p>\n\n

 <\/p>\n

If you’d like to know more about the To be a pilgrim<\/strong> workshop, do get in touch.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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