In Contemplating the Camino Brendan McManus SJ prepares you spiritually, emotionally and practically for the task of walking the Camino de Santiago. Drawing on his own experience of this walk, and his background in Ignatian spirituality, he develops an approach to the Camino inspired by the teachings of Ignatius Loyola. Focusing on the balance of grief and joy in our lives, and the changes in our own emotions, Contemplating the Camino is a key to the challenges and triumphs of pilgrimage.

• Cover
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Introduction
• Packing List
• Chapter 1 A Beautiful Risk: Setting Out into the Unknown
• Chapter 2 What Do You Really Want? Preparing for the Camino
• Chapter 3 Being Open to the Idea that You Tread on Sacred Ground: A Journey into God
• Chapter 4 Real Freedom
• Chapter 5 Trusting in Providence: Learning to Listen
• Chapter 6 Learning to be Human: True Humility
• Chapter 7 Finding Your Own Rhythm or Point of Balance
• Chapter 8 Open to Mystery and Paradox
• Chapter 9 An Attitude of Gratitude
• Chapter 10 When You Reach Your Limit
• Chapter 11 Emotions and Moods as a Way to God
• Chapter 12 Trusting the Inner Voice
• Chapter 13 Creating Silence and Solitude
• Chapter 14 From Cynicism to Hope
• Chapter 15 Open to Process
• Chapter 16 Travelling Light
• Chapter 17 The Joy of the Camino
• Chapter 18 Summary
• Chapter 19 Practical tips
• Chapter 20 Physical Preparation
• Chapter 21 Returning from the Camino