They’re almost there! Tired but exhilarated, the friar pilgrims expect to arrive in Washington, D.C., on July 28. People they've met along the way -- and others following their journey on the blog -- are invited to visit with them on Wednesday, July 29, at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land, 1400 Quincy St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20017-3087. Stop by anytime before 5 p.m.; go through the gate and look for the receptionist in a recessed area on the right, or inquire at the gift shop. The friars look forward to sharing their adventures with you!
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Joshua Van Cleef“This pilgrimage is about the abundance of life offered in simplicity, in relationships, and in trusting in God.” 
Richard Goodin"Pilgrimage as a lifestyle is resurfacing within the Order; it is a penitential and radical way of completely relying upon the grace of God." 
Clifford Hennings"I desire to hold nothing within my breast other than the love which I have been blessed by the Lord to receive, so that I have nothing to give but Christ’s perfect charity." 
Roger Lopez“When all the basic necessities of life are stripped away, one begins to see oneself, others and God in a different perspective, either positive or negative.” 
Ed Shea, OFM"As a friar for over 25 years, I have always dreamed about doing something like this. I thank God for these young friars and their passion – it’s contagious!" 
Mark Soehner, OFM“It seemed important [for me] as a formation director to accompany the deep desire of our younger friars to live out our charism in this way. For me personally, it will be a way to walk with Christ.”
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