12. Jul 2025

Dublin

Photo 1: When I arrived at the door of my hosts for the weekend, they were not yet at home. I made the contact through an internet platform called "Trustroots". I did not know quite what to expect, but this sign on the door was very assuring.

Photo 2: Hanna and Eugene are believers from the Ukraine who have been living with their son here in Ireland the past four years. I had hoped to be able to stay the weekend with followers of Jesus, and was so happy that this was now the case. They were very kind to me. The day of rest in their apartment did me good, especially my left foot. I did not attend a church service today, just kept my foot up off the ground... and I finally got my blog updated! The first time since I left Germany on June 15th!!!

Photo 3: Even before I arrived in Dublin, I felt in my spirit that God would want me to speak with Hanna's and Eugene's teenage son, Michael. Indeed we had some very good, and I would add, important talks. It was good being here.

Photo 4: The original Viking wooden church at Christ Church Cathedral was founded around 1030 by Sitric Silkenbeard, the Norse King of Dublin, and Dúnán, the city's first bishop. The stone building that stands today began construction in 1172 under the Norman knight Strongbow and Archbishop Laurence O’Toole. It greatly impressed me that this church has stood through half of the history of Christianity. May it continue to stand until the second coming of Christ. I actually was actually able to get an official Camino stamp for my pilgrim passport here (yesterday).

Photo 5: A building in Drogheda with many flowers that I liked...