They made it!

The friar pilgrims reached the Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, D.C., last night a little before 8 p.m. and were met a few blocks away by Guardian Jeremy Harrington. They kissed the floor of the monastery lobby in gratitude for a safe conclusion to their journey. This morning they saw that an interview they gave the Washington Post was featured on Page 1, above the fold! The story, with some wonderful photos, is in the Post’s online edition at: 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/28/AR2009072803220.html 

The friars are grateful for your prayers and support. “Our pilgrimage was a life-changing experience,” Mark Soehner says, “and we are grateful for the opportunity to be able to do it.”

Comments

[ruthnbud@mac.com]

Awesome story of 6 faith filled men. Thank you for reminding us all how generous people are. I am going to send a small donations to the friars in your honor.

God Bless You.

[Jerry]

Dear Brothers,
What a joy it was to be with you at Tom Fame's house in Salem and to sit on the steps with Roger and share life stories. Josh, sorry I had to be a pumpkin and not spend more time with you. I have walked and prayed with you each day and "Te Deum Laudamus" on your safe arrival in DC. May you perservere in the great treasure that you have been called to in your vocation.
Pace e Bene!
Jerry

[Jay]

Congrats! What a wondeful story. I hope all who read about you might be inspired to grow closer to God. Keep up the great work.

[Pirate]

glad you made it.

[David Leary]

Congratulations guys. A great pilgrimage. A great story and photos in the Washington Post.

Pax et Bonum

David

[Mary Williams]

Thank you to each of you for spending time with us at the Monastery today. It is a beautiful place that I hope to return to soon. All of you have taught me about being open to the random things that happen in a day of one's life, and to see where they take you, instead of making the day conform to a specific schedule "or else."