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Marlieke-Overmeer-

In Memoriam: Marlieke Overmeer

In September, you were still softly and vitally present at our book presentation. Now you're dead. Marlieke Overmeer Sweet, passionate person, Thank you for the warm inspiration with which you lived your life. Thank you for your beautiful…
Nijmegen Walk of Wisdom winter

Walk of Wisdom in winter – Sheila Olsthoorn

My Walk of Wisdom - by Sheila Olsthoorn From Saturday 3 to Saturday 10 December 2022 Early in the morning we drove to Nijmegen for the departure ceremony at sunrise: the pilgrim's lauds on this Saturday. That seemed like a good start…
Judith Krebbekx

Sunrise departure ceremony

This Saturday is our departure ceremony at sunrise: the pilgrim's lauds. In the deserted Stevens Church in Nijmegen, we make a quiet walk a little after sunrise and then listen to a story from our first book of hours: Seasons of Life. Below…
Natuurbegraafplaats Mookerheide

Mookerheide natural cemetery extra stop

The Mookerheide natural cemetery has become an extra stop for the Walk of Wisdom. Our pilgrimage route of 136 kilometers around Nijmegen goes through 11 municipalities. Our starter kit contains a shoelace on which you can collect bird rings…
Helene Tabben

“Inspired along the way” – Mariëlle van Enckevort

Mariëlle van Enckevort wrote a poem after her Walk of Wisdom . Searching for answersAnswers to questionsOut of Life Inspired along the wayand desperateback and forthHurled Time Gives AnswersoftenThe outdoors also helpsPutting things…
Ben Teunissen

Goodbye Ben Teunissen!

Ben Teunissen We are sad to announce that one of our markers has passed away: Ben Teunissen. Ben had been faithfully keeping track of our route in the Ooijpolder with a pruning knife for a few years. The grass grows quite luxuriantly here…

Finally at my writing place

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At the end of my first day of Walk of Wisdom, 2.5 years ago, I sat on a bench with this view. I had just walked this pilgrim path, when I saw a man approaching in the distance. I wondered if he was also walking the tour and looked at him,…

Henri Bos: Via ad cogitandum – The road to reflection (report)

Henri Bos walked the Walk of Wisdom this summer and wrote the report below. Latin, always does well. Am I speaking that? No, but as always, Google is your friend, in more ways than one. The way to contemplation. I am not a social animal…

Helene Tabben: pilgrimage in pictures

Helene Tabben: "Wednesday 7 September I left for my Walk of wisdom. Alone for the first time. Backpack on and overnight stays noted. Short and longer routes all equally beautiful. Wide views, pouring rain and sunshine. Meeting nice people…
Thomas Hontelez wandelt

Orientation afternoon on walking the Walk of Wisdom (online)

Are you interested in walking the Walk of Wisdom or have you already registered? Then this online orientation afternoon might be something for you. Co-developer of the route Manja Bente talks about the idea behind the tour. She gives examples…