Thich Nhat Hanh writes that the miracle is not to walk on water but on the earth.
Summary:
In this sermon, Rev. Alice King explores walking as a profound spiritual practice that fosters groundedness and awareness of the present moment. By sharing diverse stories of the Camino de Santiago, she illustrates how different people find unique meaning through physical pilgrimage, whether for grief, celebration, or personal reflection. The sermon expands beyond simple movement to include meditative techniques and the symbolic nature of labyrinths, emphasizing that the journey itself is more significant than the destination. However, King also addresses the harsh realities of the human experience, connecting the act of walking to the struggles of border crossers and victims of global conflict. Ultimately, she challenges listeners to use this practice to recognize the “altars” of the world and to meet the needs of their community with compassion and justice.