Walking Pilgrimage at Jasna Gora

Although the move in a wheelchair, my desire was to depart on a pilgrimage to Czestochowa, Opole. First of all, so as not to stand still - especially on this road, after which Mary leads us to Jesus. For many years it seemed to me that this is not real, because it was hard to believe that there will be people who want to push my wheelchair ...

Since 1999, God took the initiative, because I have no doubt that it is he who caused it to me straight from heaven, people who wanted to help me.

The first time przedzwoniła Monica, asking: "Jack go on a pilgrimage? I replied that, unfortunately, because I have not found anyone who could always accompany me... Then Monica suggested: "Maybe so poszedłbyś with me? " Was it possible to resist such a proposal?

I must admit that I admire her courage and faith in the fact that there will be other people willing to help, because this wonderful "mommy" would not be longer able to push the stroller.

Similarly, during the next pilgrimage, there were people whose very presence with me, was a sign of divine protection. I am convinced that God gives himself to us and shows us his love through other people.

In my main companion through 2007 was Justin, who earlier met briefly and had virtually no experience in taking care of me... It was not a problem, because I knew that this is not yet born, who would you not advised:), and she learned quickly and did a fine job! I think the main thing was that I just wanted to be with me and helping me have a source in her heart.

I am aware of how great a gift, because it is hard for many people looking to go the route the pilgrims, and there even when I have so many state, improve, help...

Even more valuable is to help push the cart, sometimes many random people - especially men. They necessarily, for example if we go along forest roads. In particular hardship is the stage on Friday - between Zborowski, a hand, where a large portion of the road to the sands... Wheels "snout"in them, so it is not easy to drive wheelchair...

For the first pilgrimage give up the stage and stayed with friends, but always remained a sense that the easiest way to withdraw from the hard stuff... and yet he calls to walk to the lake and out into the deep...

Only a few years ago, with my colleague, dared to pass this stage and it turned out that this is possible!

This year, some people did not see the point in this so I can beat this way and thought that I should transport the car. They argued that the fact that people are too tired to push a stroller through the sand.

I did not want to pass all costs of this stage, because I feel that it is not about my intentions, but the sacrifice was important in this pilgrimage of Mary... I was wondering if he could be paying more if you do not go...?

I agreed, so on the journey and a colleague went to settle the car. Justyna and I went to evensong to the Church in Narrow. Behind the Altar on the whole, slightly bent, the wall is so powerful, yet very natural image of Jesus with outstretched arms. In fact he expects to throw at the unfathomable space of His Mercy, to entrust everything to Him, to trust him... But, humanly speaking, it was a foregone conclusion... Przewiozą me...

But in my heart I felt that He wants me to go... Pilgrimage because it does not walk, but the effort offered to God... And just as well Jesus could withdraw from the Way of the Cross, so as not to bother Cyrenyjczyka and not to expose the problems of church. Veronica...

Beautiful was singing in the church, the words, the mood... but in me there were only moist eyes and pray that more than anything was his will... And if I failed him my disbelief, my resignation, let me forgive... and let it "sent Strongman, " which will follow up with me... Justin later told me that as she prayed in the same intention...

When I left the Church, Justyna, zjeżdżaliśmy the small ramp on the stairs and then went to help a boy... When he left, I noticed that the athlete looks like:) Then came friend from whom I learned that failed to settle the car, but it is a plan that has carried me something else... I interrupted the conversation, because I saw he was leaving the boy and asked for Justin, we ran after him...

I knew that God helps, but not sparing, so a bit chaotic explained to him and asked if we would go with me? He agreed without hesitation...:) I am a little surprised if he knows what's going on? I started, so explain that sands... stroller... can be hard... Is it reliable...? For it was he - such a powerful man, said to the angel - so very sympathetic voice: "Jack, you mentioned would still leave...":) of friends who also help.

Maybe that's why sometimes God gives us problems and tough decisions to further unite with Him, and thus move on to something new, better, more valuable - we prepared for him...:)

And so the next day I moved from one of the first groups of pilgrims to the last - with Ujazd, where he was Luke and his team:) It turned out that Luke is the "order", so the asphalt road guarding the group and helped me hitherto comrades. But when he started the forest, the group jumped 3 sinych guys who were up for the stroller:) Then came the fourth, who also wanted to help:) They were pushing their truck and dragged not only strength, but also a great organization, so that even this fluttered stage!

One of them told me to stop that for several years did not go on pilgrimages, very missed, and now that he is happy that can help me, because in this way has little chance to catch up:) Also, I made reference to other valuable knowledge and even had an occasion to visit them.

I think each of these people, gave a wonderful testimony, that the truths proclaimed by Jesus in the modern world, do not remain just empty words, but there are people who can truly live the Gospel.

All these hardships of the pilgrimage rewarded coming to Jasna Gora. It was for me a great appreciation, as thanks, I managed to break, another barrier to my own limitations, which exist primarily in the mind - imagination, fears, complexes... It is they who make so many people are limited to passive observation of life - eg TV, and yet really live in so if there is other people.

Perhaps this example will make that someone will consider whether such a good deal did I miss that my life took on greater meaning, value, and even joy?

And maybe even, realize that this is how its existence would cease to be aimless wandering, which is the only beacon tip your nose... Maybe someone even remember a neighbor in a wheelchair and think, if I could not help any disabled person, follow the pilgrimage, which is every day life...?

Of course it is easier to sympathize to some "disabled" from the soap opera, than they actually grab the cart and help someone for example, go to church. But only in such situations, when we give ourselves to another human being, our life becomes a particularly valuable and rich - especially in the eyes of God.

Often an obstacle here is the misconception that only someone special can be accompanied by a disabled person. My experience, however, say that in every man lies a potential for good, but only by opening up to other people, it has a good chance to develop in us, and can make this world a better and more beautiful.

I am convinced that it was in the face of what appears to exceed our capabilities, you have to give yourself a chance to be able to grow and develop, to a more united with God - including with his will, which is our best way to journey through life!