Peace pilgrim

[JimR-OCDS]

In 1953, a woman from Vermont named Mildred Lisette Norman gave up all her worldly belongings, took on the name “Peace Pilgrim” and started walking.

She described the picture that formed in her mind of the garb she should wear: a simple tunic with pockets for a toothbrush, comb, pen and a small pad of paper. Soft canvas shoes. A pair of worn slacks.

Starting in Pasadena, California, she walked across and around the U.S. for the next 28 years, fasting until she was given food, walking until she was given shelter, talking to anyone who wanted to listen about peace.

angelusnews.com/articles/peace-pilgrim

Although she wasn’t a Catholic, she lived the Gospel as Jesus did and is an inspiration for all.

I’ve read her book which is available on-line for free, at barefootsworld.net/peacepil.html

Anyway, the article above was in the LA Catholic Publication, Angelus.

Jim