May 4, 2026 “Pilgrims on the Road of Recovery!”

Are we going to be pilgrims or tourists on this road of Recovery?

A pilgrim is someone who travels to a spiritual place for a clear purpose. It is a journey meant to change us. Pilgrims step away from daily life to focus on a deeper goal. In this way, life itself can be seen as a pilgrimage—a sacred journey of growth and healing.

Pilgrims choose humility, trust, and inner renewal. They seek grace more than comfort. Tourists, on the other hand, go sightseeing. They plan every detail and count the cost. Pilgrims are different. We look for meaning. When plans change—like a delayed bus or a canceled trip—we gently ask, “What is Recovery trying to show me?” We are less focused on things and more aware of people. We look for signs, and we count our blessings.

When we attend a support group, a therapy session, a spiritual gathering, or any healing activity, we are on a pilgrimage. We do not have to travel far. This sacred journey can happen right in our own backyard. In these moments, we seek clarity, peace, and guidance for the choices we face.

Life is a pilgrimage, but it is easy to get distracted by the world and forget the place of Recovery in our lives.

During my own years in Recovery, I have learned to see each day as a pilgrimage. On Mondays, I go to a local church and spend an hour in prayer and reflection with Jesus. In that quiet time, I feel close to Him. My heart is renewed, and my Recovery is strengthened.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I join a Zoom Peer Support Group. There, I connect with others who are also on this journey. We listen, we share, and we walk together in hope. We support one another as fellow pilgrims.

Recovery is a journey toward healing. It is the heart of spirituality. It leads us toward freedom, peace, and what I call Recovery Glory. None of us walks this path alone; we need each other. Some of the most meaningful friendships in my life were found along this sacred road.

Let us take time to reflect on the gift of being pilgrims, not just tourists. Let us be the kind of people who walk beside others with care and compassion.

So, ask yourself:
Are you a pilgrim or a tourist—and why?