Day Four: Rest Day at the Catholic Worker Farm

After three days on the road, the pilgrims take a pause at the Catholic Worker Farm in Rickmansworth — a chance to rest their legs, lend a hand on the farm, and reflect together. Matthew speaks with Scott, who founded the farm 19 years ago. He shares how it has become a place of welcome and support for homeless women and children, and tells the story of his own journey — from serving in the US military to embracing the teachings of Jesus and choosing another path.

Sam catches up with Sandy, a pilgrim whose climate activism has led her to discover the power of pilgrimage and witness as forms of activism. Being a rest day we leave the pilgrims to do just that and revisit a conversation from a previous episode of the Peace Pilgrimage podcast with East London Baptist pastor David Mann, who reflects on DSEI Arms Fair and its unwanted presence in East London. As the pilgrims rest and prepare to continue, this day offers space to listen, to learn, and to be grounded before the road ahead. More tomorrow...

Music in this episode: “Forever” by Eli Carvajal