It has been a long time since I read a book in one sitting like this. I have read books about "walking" or "pilgrimage" before. In the process of translating the various thoughts that arise while walking into writing, the themes of the stories can easily become profound; however, this book is simple. It acknowledges what one does not know as it is, leaving it as is, and does not romanticize the process of contemplation or the results. That simplicity and unpretentiousness are the very charm

Finding a Way on the Road. A courageous young man set out on a journey without a single penny. It was 2005, 16 years ago. Even back then, he described it as a hitchhiking trip taken in an era where money was everything, but looking back now, it seems we live in an era where money is everything even more so. Reading the record of his 40-day journey, a thought struck me deeply. Had he been alone, he likely would not have been able to finish. He was able to complete the 40-day journey because he

This is a book recording the backpacking trip Father Moon Jae-sang took with a fellow soldier after being discharged from the military in 2005. It is a book that allows readers to fully experience the insights gained during that 40-day domestic backpacking journey, as well as the emotions and thoughts he shared throughout that time. Although I personally have a negative view of backpacking, I was curious about it, so I found the book interesting and fascinating as I read it. It was a book that

This is the story of priests who set out on the road in search of God, not people. They did not walk simply because a road existed. They found a path on the road—a path to be with God. Like the Israelites who wandered in the wilderness, they roamed the wilderness with nothing and possessing nothing. While wandering in the wilderness, they did not reveal their identities. Had they revealed their identities, they could have had a better journey, but they traveled under the identity of being

I was grateful to come across this book while gradually realizing that there are things I still cannot let go of that are tormenting me. The photos taken by the author and the diary-style writing were well-written and easy to read, so I read it comfortably. My heart was also warmed by the way the author felt moved and grateful for every little act of help. These days, I constantly worry and feel anxious about not having enough, even though I already have so much. I find myself wondering when I

This is the account of a 40-day pilgrimage undertaken by two young seminarians who set out with nothing. In this era of COVID-19, I believe it is the most enviable travelogue. Yet, even without the pandemic, I found myself wondering if I could ever travel like this. In the Catholic Church, books on walking tours usually focus on the Camino de Santiago. Since the Camino is a route I would love to walk if given the chance, I have read several books dreaming of it. However, a domestic pilgrimage

It feels like I’ve had a truly pleasant meal for the first time in a long while. It was a comfortable and heartwarming book. It has been a long time since I’ve read a book without putting it down. I wanted to read it so fast that I even forgot to pray. I read as if I were being sucked into the book. I even felt as if I had been invited to the wilderness by two young seminarians. I wanted to join them on their journey in their twenties. As they set off into the wilderness with a friend (a

Although it was an indirect experience reading a 40-day backpacking trip, there were many moments that left me with a lump in my throat. It is touching because it is a story of experiences in our land, where, even if it is harsh, there are warm-hearted people who provide food and shelter.

There are countless books in the world written in the form of travel essays. However, the writing of a clergyman who hides his identity and travels penniless was incredibly refreshing to me. Throughout the entire text, there are no dramatic or moving moments. Yet, the whole piece is filled with small, warm, and touching stories of neighborly love. I believe the message God intended to give to the priest, and the message he gives us, can be summed up in one word: "People absolutely need the help