“Connection and compassion”
Today we had a small group of pilgrims explore our theme by spending time exploring the Abbey.
Eleven other pilgrims explored our theme by taking an all-day hike to Columba Bay with a beloved Iona local, Jana. Columba Bay is known as a place of new beginnings. While on the beach at Columba Bay, it is recommended to find a stone that speaks to you and throw it behind your back into the ocean to give the burden or regret away that is preventing you from living your life fully.
The journey was sprinkled with song and prayer. We invite you to watch This four minute video for a sample of our experience.
We ended our time at Columba Bay with a final blessing:
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the sun shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the son of peace to you.
–Linda Lee Malone