Day 6: Santiago de Compostela all day; Huge Incensor!

Joined all the pilgrims arriving from the long El Camino pilgrimage. Many of our group got up early and walked part of the El Camino – the Way of St. James. Mass at the cathedral with the Archbishop presiding. You have to see the huge incensor, called the “botafumero” which takes eight men to operate. […]

Continue ReadingDay 6: Santiago de Compostela all day; Huge Incensor!

Day 5: Burgos to Leon to Santiago

Fantastic Mass at Burgos Cathedral with our two cantors and glorious art. You can see/hear the homily here. Tour of the majestic church and the museum. Some free time in the piazza. Conversion Stories, Vocation stories, prayer, movies and more on Drive thru Spain. Lunch in the center of Leon Spain was the cathedral towering […]

Continue ReadingDay 5: Burgos to Leon to Santiago