The Walk: What The Monks of Glendalough Taught Me
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After a month-long hiatus, I'm back with a new episode of The Walk! During my time away, I traveled to Ireland to explore the rich Catholic tradition and the influence of the early Celtic saints. This trip was also a personal quest for me, as I normally like to have everything planned out. But this time, I decided to let go of my fear and just dive in, and I'm so glad I did. The time away gave me a chance to reflect on the direction of my two public podcasts - The Walk and The Break. For The Walk, I plan to keep the same format of taking listeners on a walk with me and discussing life's challenges and how faith can help guide us. For The Break, I'm rebranding it as "Geek Priest" to better align with my love of movies, TV, and all things geeky. I'm also going to focus each episode on a specific topic that I'm passionate about, and add some random topics in the second half of the show. One of the stories I want to share with you today is about the monastic site of Glendalough in Ireland. This place, founded by St. Kevin in the 5th century, endured many hardships over the centuries, including Viking raids and political upheaval. But through it all, the main tower at Glendalough has remained standing as a symbol of God's enduring presence and the resilience of faith. It's a powerful reminder that no matter what challenges we face, or how anxious we sometimes feel, God will never abandon us.Get early access to my video course on the Celtic Saints by supporting my work with a donation: https://fatherroderick.com/celticsaints
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