Fellow pilgrims,

We are about 40 days from our time together in Twin Falls. I challenge you and others

from your church to take part in this pilgrimage. I commend Bishop Jos for starting this

annual pilgrimage. Faith formation, prayer, and spirituality are at the heart of the

Christian faith, and what it means to be an Episcopal Christian, whatever our age and

stage.

A pilgrimage is a sacred journey taken for a sacred purpose. While there are historic

pilgrimages, such as to the Holy Land, Christians have long made local pilgrimages to

places ancient and modern. A pilgrimage differs from a road trip in that it is taken for a

spiritual purpose. Like a road trip, it can include surprises and adventures along the

way.

We’ve provided a simple one-page handout with ideas on how you, a group of friends,

and/or your local church can participate in the pilgrimage. Of course, I encourage you to

check out my book, “A Pilgrimage of the Heart: Walter Hilton and the English Mystical

Tradition” as part of your preparation.

Pray for me as I will be praying for you in the coming days and weeks.

In the Way of the Spirit,

Father Kevin Goodrich OP

The Rev. Kevin Goodrich OP PhD

Anglican Order of Preachers

“To Praise, To Bless, To Preach the Word of God”

Dominican Friars and Sisters in The Episcopal

Church & Wider Anglican Communion