A participant tells us about his experience. 

This summer, a group of young adults walked for 13 days in Spain, following the footsteps of Saint Ignatius, between Loyola and Manresa. The goal of the pilgrimage was to discover the basics of spiritual life, meet others and celebrate together. Lievin Kierremans, one of the participants, tells us how this spiritual adventure has changed him. 

I have only just got back home, but I want to leave again. What has happened? I feel changed. 

It all started with these words: 

“Hello Liévin, 
You often look for peace and quiet, you like to walk, to spend time with young adults and to have deep conversations; here is a holiday proposition you might like. 
See you soon. 
Dad.” 

I read the pilgrimage description and I completely related to this quest for meaning, faith and sharing a spiritual life. The title was “beginning again”. 

This Camino shook me from the inside. Beyond the people and the landscapes, what struck me the most was nothing less than a reconciliation with God and his Church. The place was symbolic – Montserrat, a jewel between heaven and earth. I was the first to be surprised... and it was one of the greatest moments of joy during this pilgrimage. 

Today, I know that I want to make more room for God in my life and continue the path that has only just begun again. 

Here are the words I wrote in my notebook:  
“I was thirsty… You give me water. I did not know that I had this thirst in me. On this Camino, you are here through the people I meet… I feel reconciled a little more each day. I feel that I have an active part to play in listening to you. It calms me down and gives me confidence.” 

Liévin Kierremans