25 July, 2023, Yearning to hear the bells

[mspath]

on the Marne River in France
July 25, 2023, pre-dawn

Although physically I may not be in Santiago de Compostela nevertheless I yearn to hear the massive cathedral bells peal in celebration of the Feast of Saint James, July 25.

Within the city all will convene to celebrate this historic Catholic event and actively participate in age-old ecclesiastic pageantry and tradition.

Whatever our ethnicity or beliefs, all pilgrims who walk or have walked the Camino share common bonds. All surely remember their personal thrill on arriving at last at the great cathedral, touching the hallowed stones, weeping with joy, and giving thanks as the great bells tolled.

Today at home in France I shall, as always, also remember and listen for those far-distant, celebratory bells.

 

[Kirkie]

on the Marne River in France
July 25, 2023, pre-dawn

Although physically I may not be in Santiago de Compostela nevertheless I yearn to hear the massive cathedral bells peal in celebration of the Feast of Saint James, July 25.

Within the city all will convene to celebrate this historic Catholic event and actively participate in age-old ecclesiastic pageantry and tradition.

Whatever our ethnicity or beliefs, all pilgrims who walk or have walked the Camino share common bonds. All surely remember their personal thrill on arriving at last at the great cathedral, touching the hallowed stones, weeping with joy, and giving thanks as the great bells tolled.

Today at home in France I shall, as always, also remember and listen for those far-distant, celebratory bells.

Quick! See what Ivar has posted!

 

[Kathor1]

Are you watching, @mspath? I am .

http://www.crtvg.es/tvg/tvg-en-directo

 

[mspath]

Are you watching, @mspath? I am .

http://www.crtvg.es/tvg/tvg-en-directo

Yes indeed I am.

 

[Kirkie]

Peregrinas, peregrinos: juntos, celebramos un misterio!

 

[Kirkie]

Un deseo hasta el futuro.

 

[Kirkie]

The element known as el culto is what is on display at this moment, from la Catedral en directo. The deeper meaning of search and wonder is for al those seeking to be pilgrims. I am enjoying the connection. Thanks Ivar.

 

[CWBuff]

OK... my first thought was the cows' bells as one walks various parts of Camino.... but this works

Happy St. James' Day All Y'all

 

[J.Patrick]

Dear mspath,
your kind presence on this forum is one of its bright lights, no less bright in spite of the years that now keep you off the Camino. Even if you're not walking, you're still a guide pointing us on into the distance where the bells ring!