Pilgrims of Hope: Forty Steps to Contemplation

"Pilgrims of Hope: Forty Steps to Contemplation" invites you to embrace your Contemplative Journey

«When will I see your face? « (Psalm 42,2).

You are one step away from entering the joy of your search for inner peace. You are very close to having a personal encounter with the God present in Everything, especially in yourself.

He calls you to feel it, perceive it, believe it by taking these forty steps towards Him. This book wants to offer you inspiring and effective company, based on a path that I have taken through experience. It wants to feed your desire for a simple encounter with the LOVE that satisfies you. This encounter is possible. I assure you that it is provided for you to be able to contemplate God. You may get a taste of the Love that gives you Life, the Love that can heal you.

The Jubilee Year 2025 that Pope Francis has initiated, opening the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, bears the title: “Pilgrims of Hope”.

Pilgrimage to one of these designated Gates, such as that of Santiago de Compostela or the Sanctuary of Guadalupe in Mexico and passing through them, promises an experience of mercy and forgiveness as a gift. Because the longing that guides you comes from a desire to heal you and enable you to live upright and happy. Leaving, going out in search of God occurs due to the natural longing or desire that inhabits us.

Be honest about your spiritual state: Recognize that you may be on the verge of despair, but acknowledge the presence of God in your life.
Seek guidance from the Holy Spirit: Humbly listen to the Holy Spirit, who will give you the strength to take the 40 steps towards contemplation in your daily life.
Be realistic and sincere: Approach the contemplative journey with a sincere and realistic attitude, acknowledging the challenges and the need for guidance.
"Pilgrims of Hope: Forty Steps to Contemplation" beside you, taking the First Steps
Start with your fundamental desires: Use your inner thirst and longings as a starting point for your contemplative journey.
Take small steps towards contemplation: This guide will break down the 40 steps into manageable and achievable goals, allowing you to progress in your spiritual journey.
Listen to your inner voice: The book emphasizes the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit. It invites you to pay attention to your inner voice and listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as you navigate the contemplative path.
"Pilgrims of Hope: Forty Steps to Contemplation" offers you Practical Applications
Create a daily routine for contemplation: Set aside time each day to reflect on your inner thirst and longings, and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit.
Seek community support: Join a community of pilgrims who are also on the contemplative journey, providing mutual support and encouragement.
Be patient and persistent: Recognize that the contemplative journey is a process that takes time, effort, and perseverance.

«Pilgrims of hope. Forty Steps to contemplation»,wants to give you a peculiar way to accompany you, and step by step it will present you with some tools so that you can find your own rhythm. I hope this guide serves as your company. I give you a book with my experiences that I made along the way, and I offer them to you so that with this guide you can undertake your pilgrimage and discern the calls of the Lord.
Let yourself be accompanied, and the steps of contemplative prayer become an itinerary for you to have a relationship of friendship and intimacy with God in Christ.