Sarria to Portomarín (23km)

Theme: Surrender and trust

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” – Matthew 11:28

As you begin your journey, take time to acknowledge the weight you're carrying—physically, emotionally, or spiritually. The road ahead may be long, but you're not walking it alone. Just as pilgrims throughout history have laid down their burdens on this path, today is an invitation to release what no longer serves you. Trust that healing begins with surrender.

Prompt for prayer/reflection: What burdens are you ready to lay down today? Where do you need to trust God more deeply?

Portomarín to Palas de Rei (24.8km)

Theme: Endurance in Hardship

“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.” – Hebrews 12:1

Blisters may start to form. Legs may ache. And yet—you keep walking. Like many who begin their healing journey, the second step is often harder than the first. But God walks with us in the discomfort. And He strengthens us through it. Your perseverance today mirrors the brave decisions others make every day to keep going when it's hard.

Prompt for prayer/reflection: In what areas of your life do you need strength to endure? Who are you walking for today?

Palas de Rei to Arzúa (28.8km)

Theme: Connection and Companionship

“Two are better than one… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9–10

This stretch can be long and tiring, but it’s also rich with moments of encouragement. You’ll likely walk alongside others, share stories, laugh, maybe cry. This is a picture of Mercy UK's heart: that no one should walk alone. Healing happens in relationship—in vulnerability, kindness, and shared strength.

Prompt for prayer/reflection: How can you open your heart to others today? Is there someone who needs your encouragement?

Arzua – Lavacolla (28km)

Theme: Pushing through the wall

“Let us not grow weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” – Galatians 6:9

Today might be tough. The aches feel deeper, the miles longer. You're so close—and yet, this is when it’s hardest to keep going. But take heart: the horizon is changing. You're nearly there. Often, the moment just before breakthrough is when resistance is at its strongest. This is the 'pain wall'—where doubts speak loudest and energy runs low. But this is also the place where strength is forged and hope takes root. Remember, it's impossible to keep putting one foot in front of the other and not move forward- so keep walking!

Prompt for prayer/reflection: Where in your life do you feel like giving up? Ask God for the strength to push through. What hope is He holding out on your horizon?

Arco do Pino to Santiago (19.2km)

Theme: Celebrate the Wins

“We are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” - Romans 8:37

You’ve arrived. Every step has led to this moment of arrival—not just at the cathedral, but in a deeper understanding of yourself, God, and what it means to walk with purpose. This echoes the stories of those who’ve found their healing through completing the Freedom Journey and deepening their relationship with God, self and others as a result. Their journey, like yours, is not over—but this milestone matters. Celebrate it.

Prompt for prayer/reflection: What has this journey meant to you? Who or what are you celebrating today? Give thanks for how far you’ve come.

Theme: Living from the transformation

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” – James 1:22

You made it. The walk is done—but the real journey now begins. What you've experienced over these days isn’t just about miles walked or feet blistered—it’s about inner transformation and experiencing a physical representation of what some of our Freedom Journey participants experience mentally and spiritually when they walk through their Freedom Journey. This pilgrimage may be over, but don't let what you've gained stop here. Let the clarity, connection, and courage you've found shape how you live moving forward. Don’t rush back to “normal.” Let this breakthrough, this achievement, keep working its way through your life—one step, one choice, one day at a time.

Prompt for prayer/reflection:
What has God shown you this week that you don’t want to forget? How will you carry this journey into your everyday life?