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Come Wind, Come Weather Janet Lees

Come Wind, Come Weather By Janet Lees

Come Wind, Come Weather by Janet Lees


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Summary

Pilgrimage, once a niche activity, has gone mainstream. Janet Lees, a former school chaplain, shares her inspiring journey walking the length of Britain at the age of 60. This book is more than a travelogue; it's a practical guide to transforming your own walks into journeys of self-discovery and connection with the world around you.

Come Wind, Come Weather Summary

Come Wind, Come Weather: A pilgrims handbook of prayers and activities for the length of Britain by Janet Lees

In Come Wind, Come Weather, Janet Lees, a former school chaplain, shares her inspiring journey walking the length of Britain at the age of 60. This book is more than a travelogue; its a practical guide to transforming your own walks physical or metaphorical into journeys of self-discovery and connection with the world around you.

Pilgrimage, once a niche activity, has gone mainstream. Maybe you too are longing for such a transformative experience that will reconnect you with nature, deepen your faith, and empower you to act on climate change.

This book offers:

Practical tips and inspiration for planning and undertaking your own pilgrimage

Profound reflections on faith, nature and the climate crisis, gleaned from Janets 1110-mile trek across Britain

Unique resources tailored to different ecological habitats, from mountains to the sea

A powerful call to action to protect our planet

No matter your destination or motivation, Come Wind, Come Weather will help you:

Walk with intention and awareness

Deepen your connection with the natural world

Find inspiration for your own prayers and reflections

Discover fresh perspectives on familiar places

Expand your environmental activism

Wherever you journey, whatever you do, may you tread gently on the earth.

Janet Lees is a writer, blogger and member of the Lay Community of St Benedict.

About Janet Lees

Janet Lees is a writer, blogger and member of the Lay Community of St Benedict.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7


Part One: To be a pilgrim 11

Getting started 12

1. Getting to the line 13

2. Prayers to get going with 15

3. Local saints 16

4. Naming 16

5. The right to roam 17

6. Holy Week 18

7. Music on the way 19

8. Counting 20

9. Thing of the day 21

10. Food for pilgrims 23

11. Meeting other travellers 24

12. An app 25

13. Psalm snippets 26

14. Grit 29

15. Challenges and disturbances 30

16. Evening thoughts 31

17. Blessings 32

18. One of those days 33

19. Remembering 35

20. Commitment 35

21. A route 36

22. Lost and found 39


Part Two: Habits for habitats 43

How to use this book 45

1. Coast 47

2. Mountains and moorland 55

3. Routes 63

4. Woodland 72

5. Wetlands and marshes 78

6. Rivers and estuaries 83

7. Agricultural land 90

8. Geological landscapes 97

9. Industrial landscapes 104

10. Urban areas 111

11. Gardens and allotments 118

12. Churchyards 123


Bibliography 134

Resources 135

Locations of photos 137

Index of places 140


Additional information

NGR9781804323397
9781804323397
180432339X
Come Wind, Come Weather: A pilgrims handbook of prayers and activities for the length of Britain by Janet Lees
New
Paperback
Wild Goose Publications
2024-06-21
144
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