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| Saint Olaf of Norway |
During one of my wanderings, I came across a Church in Sweden that is one of the stops along the Pilgrim Path that is between Skara, Sweden and Trondheim, Norway. The Church was built in the 14th Century and dedicated to St. Olaf of Norway. There was written there the seven key qualities or characteristics of a Pilgrim. I found this good advise that can lead to a balanced and happy life although somehow being difficult to fit into our modern world.
I thought that I would share these wise and long forgotten words with all whom visit my blog. I truly hope that you can appreciate the meaning of a life lived as a Pilgrim walking a sacred path.
Below are the Seven key words of the Pilgrim as given on an informational board near the entrance to the Churchyard.
1. Slowness
2. Freedom
3. Simplicity
4. Light-heartedness
5. Silence
6. Sharing
7. Spirituality
På svenska. In Swedish.
1. Långsamhet
2. Frihet
3. Enkelhet
4. Bekymmerlöshet
5. Tystnad
6. Delande
7. Andlighet
In Deutsch. In German
1. Freiheit
2. Einfachheit
3. Langsamkeit
4. Sorglosigkeit
5. Stille
6. Teilen
7. Andachht
For more information on St. Olaf of Norway, please click on the link provided below:
http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=4899
4 comments:
That's really nice - thanks for sharing it!
You are most welcome.
Best wishes,
Mike
Thank you for sharing your blessing of having been there, wow.
The seven characteristics remind me of the Desert Fathers...You are right about them being more difficult to follow in this day...
There is so much to lear...and in absorbing, we come visit a field of peace. These are noble teachings. Thank you.
This is really beautiful thank you for sharing with me.
I would love to live in Sweden or norway.
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