This is interesting. A young Catholic named Sam Clear has set out to traverse the globe in the search for Christian unity. Below is his mapped route.
After five years working with Youth Mission Team Australia, fresh from his post as the legendary Melbourne YMT Manager, Samuel Clear, has decided to take a year out to walk 29,000 kilometres around the globe praying for the unity of all Christians!
Setting out on the 14th of December 2006, Samuel Clear will walk from Cape Branco, the eastern most point of Brazil, up through South America, Central America and North America, across Russia and down through Europe to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The journey will encompass approximately 29,000km over 564 days of which approximately 18,000km will be travelled on foot.
The entire journey is a pilgrimage and day by day, each location is in itself the destination. As Sam slowly travels around the world he will be praying for the unity
of all Christians and inviting Christian’s worldwide to join him in walking and praying for unity. Read more >
SAM’S BLOG Go now >
Sam’s blog is worth taking a look at. A lot of amazing photos from all over, and some interesting stories. Perhaps consider leaving a message of encouragement. I know I get excited by combox comments… and I blog from my bedroom!
According to this map he should be in Rome in the next few weeks. Keep him in your prayers. You never know Who he will run into.
Pray for Sam’s safety and spiritual growth.
January 16, 2008 at 7:20 pm |
Simple,
Just peeked at Sam’s site. Apparently he is Catholic–though perhaps an Evangelical Catholic!
January 16, 2008 at 8:51 pm |
Hi guys, Sam here, in the cyberspace flesh. I was actually trying to find an article from back homne in Australia and found this instead. It’s bizzare to see stuff written about yourself! Anyway, yes, Catholic, yes evangelist, in that St Francis is a hero of mine & I hope I can witness Christ to all as he did, rarely happens though :-). Peace be with you and pray on!! Oh, & perhaps will have a meeting with Cardinal Casper in Rome. Russia is cold. God bless, Sam
January 17, 2008 at 2:12 am |
God speed Sam!
Russia in the winter months would NOT have been how I would have planned it – pure penance during some lengths of the journey I am certain!
We will keep you in our prayers for your safety and your witness experience.
Really, this has the makings of a book!