Monday, August 19, 2013

Pilgrim's Progress... Day One of the Shrines of Quebec Pilgrimage

After a long day on the road, we have arrived in Sudbury, looking forward to a good night's rest!  Our day began with a candle-light send-off Mass at St. Peter's Church.  We were happy to have a number of parishioners and friends join us for this 6 a.m. Mass and to see us off! 

 
We made a quick stop in Nipigon to pick up the final member of our pilgrim group, and though tempted to pull over and pick blueberries, we chose instead the path of practicing detachment and forged ahead on the journey. 

 
Travelling the North Shore of Lake Superior didn't fail to impress with its many offerings of natural beauty.

 
Posing for pictures after a lunch stop in White River...

 
Pilgrims wait patiently for the next course to be served at our dinner stop in Sault Ste. Marie.  All the praying en-route certainly helped work up an appetite!  
 
After completing the longest travel day of our journey, we still had energy to smile.  So far, so good!  Thanks be to God!
 
To all our friends and family back home.... thank you for your thoughts and prayers!