Petrus explains that Paulo was denied his sword because he forgot that the "path to knowledge is a path that's open to everyone, to the common people".
My encounter with Messman Best has had a lasting impact on my journey. He reminded me that the pilgrimage of life is not about arriving at a destination, but about the journey itself. He showed me that it's in the unexpected moments, the chance encounters, and the willingness to learn and grow that we find true meaning and purpose. the pilgrimage chapter 2 messman best
She left me with that. I stood in the galley, the tea kettle still warm, and thought about what she said. I had come on this pilgrimage seeking a sign, a miracle, a burning bush to tell me my life meant something. But the miracle, it turned out, was not in the Holy Isle or the priests or the relics. Petrus explains that Paulo was denied his sword