Episode 10 - Receiving

In this episode of the WALKING FOR PEACE PODCAST, Alberto and I continue reflecting on the early days of our pilgrimage from Rome to Jerusalem, revisiting an unexpected climb to a remote Franciscan hermitage that would leave a lasting imprint on our journey, and reveal a lesson we would only fully understand twenty-five years later. Lost on a mountain trail after dark, exhausted and uncertain, we finally arrive at the humble home of Father Bernardino, a Franciscan hermit whose warmth, simplicity, and quiet presence welcome us into a space illuminated only by candlelight. Over a shared meal, he speaks about the Tau, an ancient symbol of God's protection, and tells us that those who carry it are messengers of God. At the time, I resisted those words. I didn't feel worthy of being called a messenger and believed I still had far too much to learn. Alberto gently offered a different perspective: we were not bringing our message, but simply making ourselves available to carry the message that Spirit wished to extend through us. Looking back through the loving lens of A Course in Miracles, we now recognize that the lesson was even deeper. Before we can extend peace, forgiveness, or love, we must first be willing to receive them ourselves. Every encounter, every relationship, every challenge becomes the Holy Spirit's classroom, an opportunity to heal our errors in thinking and expand our understanding… not to make us special, but to help us receive the message that is always meant for us first. This conversation is an invitation to reflect on what it truly means to be available to the Inner Teacher. Perhaps our purpose is not to create a message for the world, but to receive the one that Love is continually offering, and then allow it to be naturally extended through the life we live. We hope this episode encourages you to pause, listen, and discover what your own experiences may be inviting you to receive today. With love, Mony and Alberto * * * P.S. You can also listen to podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, searching for my name or the Walking for Peace Podcast. A new episode every Sunday. Subscribe, Like and Share! * * * To purchase our WALKING series books, in English or Spanish, in all popular formats, please visit the Amazon site in your country: WALKING FOR PEACE, AN INNER JOURNEY https://a.co/d/09kS3w6u WALKING ALONE, A PILGRIM’S GUIDE TO THE INNER JOURNEY https://a.co/d/00PBr55O WALKING A COURSE IN MIRACLES, A PILGRIM’S SPIRITUAL COMPANION https://a.co/d/04ilfye6 * * * #walkingforpeace #innerjourney #walkforpeace #monydojeiji #albertoagarso #pilgrimage #peace #rometojerusalem #acim #acourseinmiracles #podcast #spirituality #spiritualpodcast #iamwilling #receiving * * * Background photo: Edrece Stansberry on Unsplash