Wilma: ‘I wanted this so badly, for myself. And for no one else’

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A report by pilgrim Wilma van Oudheusden Finally, after weeks of feeling a tickle in my stomach, the day had arrived.I went hiking, more than 130 km in 6 days. On a journey with myself, to myself.I put aside the fact that it was very hot…

Walk of Wisdom: Saskia’s own way

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SAskia van den Brand (30) is an avid hiker. She likes to write about her experiences during the many hikes she makes. She recently walked the Walk of Wisdom. "The first morning light shines through my bedroom. On my alarm clock I see that…

Walk of Wisdom: We Have Germinated in the Earth

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By Manja Bente, co-coordinator of the Walk of Wisdom On June 21, the Walk of Wisdom celebrated its 5th anniversary. We are now 6,400 pilgrims further. As a foundation, we have undergone a major development in recent years. We, Damiaan Messing…

Hostesses and hostesses wanted for the pilgrim monastery Emmaus in Velp

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Pilgrims of the Walk of Wisdom have a number of favorite places to stay on the route. And the Emmaus Monastery, the oldest Capuchin monastery in the Netherlands (from 1645), in Velp near Grave is one of them. Do you live close to that monastery?…

The Story of the Departure Ceremony (1): ‘Gratitude’

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Last Saturday, during the Departure Ceremony at sunrise of the Walk of Wisdom , Sytske Zwart read a text from the book 'Seasons of Life', a contemporary book of hours and pilgrims. It was the text 'Gratitude', written by Paul van Tongeren,…