I love Chartres. I have an intense and unique relationship with both the city and the cathedral, and Mary is at the very heart of both. Usually, I end up…

We have arrived in Chartres. Our last day of walking was 17 miles through fields and forests, often following the River Eure as it wends through the countryside. Those of…

Today was a walking day. The weather was perfect – cool and dry, and our spirits were high. We caught our first glimpse of Chartres Cathedral, far in the distance…

There is awe in stillness. And there is such grace in hearing your soul request it. I didn’t walk today. My friend could easily have taken a taxi onwards by…

I will never forget yesterday. I had thought my post for the day would be titled some thing like Into the Forest and that I would show you beautiful photos…

O Starting at the Tour St Jacques north of Notre Dame, there is a trail of pilgrimage symbols from across the centuries leading down the rue St Jacques. Searching them…

As I do every day, I drew a card from my favourite tarot deck, The Spacious Tarot, this morning: Could there be a better card to see me off on…