Lent mirrors the 40 days Christ spent in the wilderness, preparing His heart and spirit for His earthly mission. As we continue our Lenten pilgrimage together, we arrive at the final and most outward-facing pillar of this journey: Almsgiving—the Way of compassion, service, and love-in-action.
Throughout Christian history, Lent has been marked by prayer, fasting, repentance, and almsgiving. These four practices were never meant to be separate disciplines—but one unified Way of transformation. In the early Church, fasting wasn’t just about abstaining from food—it was a deliberate act of sacrifice so that what was saved could be given to the poor. It was never just about giving something up—it was about giving something away.
This week, we turn our focus to giving—not just out of abundance, but out of love. Almsgiving is the natural culmination of the transformation we’ve nurtured through Lent. It invites us to look beyond ourselves—to see the needs of others, to respond with generosity, and to reflect the mercy of Christ through meaningful action.
🚶♀️ Lent Is a Pilgrimage
Lent is a 40-day pilgrimage—a time to walk spiritually alongside Christ as He journeyed through the wilderness. Like the Camino de Santiago, Lent is a Way marked with challenge, humility, and holy preparation. The goal is not simply to arrive at Easter Sunday, but to arrive changed—to become more compassionate, more present, and more Christlike.
🥾 Walk the Way—Virtually
To walk this sacred path more fully, we invite you to join the Camino for Good Virtual Lenten Pilgrimage. Walk the actual Way of St. James—virtually—while deepening your spirit and connecting with pilgrims from around the world.
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➡️ Walk the Way of St. James at your pace
➡️ Track your steps and spiritual progress
➡️ Connect with fellow pilgrims on the app and Facebook
📘 Download the Devotional Guide
To support your journey, we’ve created a beautifully crafted Lenten Devotional Guide filled with scripture, daily reflections, meaningful actions, and insights for each of the four pillars.
📖 Download the Devotional Guide Here »
Use it to reflect each day, whether walking, sitting, or sharing your thoughts with fellow pilgrims.
🎥 Missed the Previous Sessions?
Catch up on our video blog reflections on the first three pillars of Lent:
📺 Session 1: The Way of Prayer
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📺 Session 2: The Way of Fasting
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📺 Session 3: The Way of Repentance
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💡 What Now?
As you continue your Lenten Way, consider this:
Who around you needs a small act of love?
How can your fast become someone else’s blessing?
Let your Lent be more than introspection. Let it become action. Let it become almsgiving.
🕯️ Let Lent prepare you not just for Easter—but for a life of resurrection beyond it.
Buen Camino, fellow pilgrim.
—The Camino for Good Team
