Abraham’s way is a pilgrimage dedicated exclusively to men, only to those who are not afraid of anything. Not the distance of over 150 km is a problem, but the form of pilgrimage.
„Apart from the necessary clothes we had nothing. We went without money, credit cards, phones, nor provided meals and overnight stays. We went to Saint Lipka Sanctuary without an appointed route” explains Jesuit Daniel Wojda.
Before they set off, they met at a two-day retreat. One day was devoted to learning how to proclaim the Word of God, how to pray for others. Many prayed for themselves. They adored the Blessed Sacrament. „It was a warm-up,” Daniel smiles. „It turned out to be very precious,” he adds.
The first part of the day is walking in silence. Everyone listened to specially recorded MP3 meditations. Morning is the time for prayer, reflection, dialogue with God. “Everyone walks with a spiritual baggage” – explains Daniel.
He believes that Abraham is a figure that inspires. Patriarch’s life, the life of each of us, is the way of gaining faith, developing it. „We say that Abraham’s Way is not going on one’s feet but heart. It is not measured by the number of kilometres, but the number of transformations that have occurred in me. – he smiles.
They began the journey in Makow Mazowiecki, central Poland and reached Saint Lipka Sanctuary in the north. These were two points that were set ahead on their path. Only those were known. The rest was God’s plan. In the morning nobody knew where to sleep, where to eat, whom the Lord would set on the road.
A pilgrimage without money, without phones, without contact with the world left behind, requires some courage. And this is something that can attract men. Today it is not easy to make them to stand on Jesus’ side to testify of Him. This road taught us that, just as Abraham, to give up everything he have, to be sure, and go for God’s promise – says Romek, a participant.
In total, 35 men went this summer’s Abraham’s Way. The popularity of the pilgrimage is constantly growing and the Jesuits decided to organize another edition in September.
