Packing Light: Spiritual Lessons from Pilgrimage Travel
In a world weighed down by clutter — physical, digital, and emotional — the act of packing for a pilgrimage is refreshingly honest. Every item added to your bag is a decision: do I need this? Will it serve me, or slow me down?
For centuries, pilgrims have travelled with little more than a walking stick and prayer. Today, while our backpacks may be more advanced, the spiritual lessons remain the same. Packing light for pilgrimage is not only a physical act — it’s a metaphor for the Christian life.
The Heart of a Pilgrim
Pilgrimage is more than a long walk. It’s a journey with purpose: often to a holy place, but always towards God. It involves stepping away from routine and into trust. Along the way, we discover that what we carry matters — not just on our backs, but in our hearts.
Travelling light is a key …