The Walk

As I am editing a TV documentary about the Camino, I am thinking back about the important lessons I learned along the way. Have these discoveries had a lasting impact, or have I forgotten about them?…

In this episode I give you an update on the renovation of my new home and I talk about Jesus’ commandment to love your neighbor as yourself. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Fath…

In this episode I tell you what I have in common with Arthuro, the rectory cat. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twitter Father Rod…

In this episode I share my first experiences during my temporary stay at the rectory of Wageningen. How can I find a new balance and a new work/life/prayer rhythm? It's all about who I grant the gift…

I take you on an Easter walk as I explore my new surroundings in the city of Wageningen where I’m staying at Fr. Henri’s rectory until I can move in to my new home! Follow me on social media: Father …

Moving Day is rapidly approaching. In this episode of The Walk, I’ll tell you where I’m going! Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Father Roderick on Facebook Father Roderick on Twi…

If you could give yourself one piece of advice today, what would it be? I share what I told myself this morning in this new episode of my podcast ‘The Walk’. Follow me on social media: Father Roderic…

In this episode I share my thoughts on patience and providence when life changes faster than you can handle.

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Remember what Bilbo used to say: “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.” …

In this episode I share with you how much reducing the number of projects and adhering to a more balanced work schedule has improved my health. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube F…

In this episode I share how much I've learned from therapy during my recovery over the past few months. I talk about the leap forward I intend to make this year and about a miserable day that still e…

In this episode I talk about my trip through China, about the differences between how I experienced Sundays last year compared to this year and I share some thoughts on the parable of the barren fig …

During an evening winter walk, I wonder why we sometimes pile too much on our plate and worry that what we do is never enough. Follow me on social media: Father Roderick on YouTube Father Roderick on…

In this episode, I talk about my experiences with journaling (using DayOne) in the first week of the new year.

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In this episode of The Walk, I share the first fruits of journaling with the DayOne app: a new way to plan my week and a better balance between work and recovery during the day. Follow me on social m…

During a Christmas walk I tell you how my journey this year shares a number of aspects with the journey of Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem. Now that we celebrate how the birth of Jesus brought light int…

In this episode I share with you the measures I’m taking to make room for my recovery in the upcoming weeks. I also talk about the process of soul-searching that I have been going through for the las…

Because I continue to suffer from long-term consequences of Covid-19, my doctor has prescribed physical therapy to help with post-Covid recovery. But in order to properly heal, I need to make some dr…

I recently experienced a number of setbacks that made me feel terrible. I kept asking myself why things were the way they were, when people would change, who to blame for what I experienced. And then…

Recovering from Covid-19 is a strange, unpredictable experience. I give you an update on the process and I share what an awesome year this has been for me personally *despite* the Corona crisis..

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