Xacobeo and Football and pilgrims of a lesser kind

[Rev. Gerald Fraser]

Dear Pieter and all,

The very title of this thread implies some level of disdain for those who
do don't "tough it out" as as walkers with minimal physical compforts.
They are referred to as "pilgrims of a lesser kind".  This saddens me.  It
has been my hope for several years to make pilgrimage to Santiago in the
traditional way.  Unfortuantely, it appears that my health will no longer
allow that.  At first I thought it meant that I could not be a pilgrim,
that is, one on a spiritual journey to a place of spiritual meaning.  While
I most probably won't be able to travel the Camino in the preferred way, I
am in the process of redefining what the right way is for me; enduring my
own kind of hardships rather than the traditional ones.  I hope that
doesn't disqualify me, or make me a "lesser pilgrim".  That is, if God ever
grants me the grace to travel at all.

Regards,
Fr. Gerry Fraser