December 2, Patricia

 Word of the day: Patricia, meaning noble.  My noble and wonderful sister, Patricia, turns 71 young today!

My 2 older lovely sisters, Susan and Trish (Patricia)

Ignatius gifts talks about the importance of discernment   Listening to our God, Allah, our creator in making prayerful and thoughtful decisions.  Being mindful.  

Day 1 of our trip began with visiting the home of Ignatius.  He came from a noble family, Patrician. Ignatius grew up in a large, almost castle home. 

Pilgrims gathering before visiting home of Ignatius.
The Basilica of Loyola, in his honor is on background 
Pilgrim: having the courage to leave the familiar for the unknown. 
The fortress where his family resided, noblemen! Including 13sons!  
The room where Ignatius recovered following his severe leg injury in battle.  His right knee was destroyed by a cannon ball. He would walk with a limp for the rest of his life.

The kitchen, with the big pot, a welcome part of life!
This shows the intricate handicraft throughout the home
This was inside, but felt like an outside garden, peace

  This is the room where Ignatius recovered and had his conversion experience.  My word for the day on October6.  As I too, am seeking conversion!

A replica of the Black Madonna, (Monserrat original)
        Stairway to living quarters, stairway to heaven?
            A view from the home, Basque Country 

         The altar next to his recovery room and where we     celebrated our first Mass as a pilgrim group! Amen!

 Did Ignatius take the road less traveled at that time in 1521?
Jeez Louise!

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