Thursday, March 20, 2008

Xtianityism

PRAYER (http://www.universalis.com/)

Office of Readings at Midnight or first thing in the morning
Lauds at 3 a.m. or first thing in the morning
Terce, Sexte, and None at 9am, noon, and 3pm
Vespers at 6 p.m. (This is when you turn on the lights.)
Compline at 9 p.m. (After this, you retire.)

FASTING

Abstain from meat on Fridays.

During Lent (Ash Wednesday to noon on Holy Saturday), abstain from flesh meat, eggs, butter, cheese, and milk, and eat only one meal per day, after 6 p.m. Do not drink alcohol during Lent. During Holy Week, the meal consists exclusively of bread, salt, herbs, and water.

PILGRIMAGE

Camino de Santiago.

Begin your pilgrimage in Roncesvalles. Get a credencial at the albergue in Roncesvalles.

Daily costs along the Camino can be as low as 20 Euros a day, although you should budget for a little more to treat yourself along the way. Spring and autumn are the best times to travel. If you're fit and healthy, you can walk from Roncesvalles to Santiago de Compostela in less than a month. Nevertheless, it's a good idea to allow extra time for rest days, unforeseen injuries, or just a whimsical decision to linger in one of the lovely towns along the way.

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