On the Camino

If you are on the Camino you may well see 'China Bazar' or 'Oriental Bazar' in cities and some towns  - these shops are certainly worth a visit if you find yourself in need of something. Image from https://www.yelp.com/biz/bazar-china-arroyomolinos

All-powerful God, You always show mercy toward those who you love and you are never far away for those who seek you.

This blessing comes from the text of a mediaeval rite dated 1078 and was preserved in the Missal of Vich Cathedral in Barcelona. In Roncesvalles' Abbey this blessing is used at the end of the Mass for pilgrims passing through.

Details about a new certificate being issued to dogs - this isn't from the Cathedral but is interesting. Image from CSJ's facebook page https://elpais.com/elpais/2018/04/09/inenglish/1523267767_497591.html?id_externo_rsoc=FB_CC

Between the towns of  Foncebadón and Manjarín lies the Cruz de Ferro (Iron cross) marking the highest point on the Camino Frances. The cross itself in atop a telephone pole and is surrounded by a pile of stones that Pilgrims leave there. these stones are either brought from home or collected along the Camino and traditionally represent the lightening of the Pilgrim's own emotional burdens (as a metaphor perhaps of uniting the suffering of the Pilgrim with that of Jesus on the Cross).