Book details

  • Genre:religion
  • Sub-genre:General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:60
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317836375

Camino Grace

By Rev. Martin Fisher

Overview

"Camino Grace" is an eleven-day spiritual reflection book which was inspired from Fr. Marty Fisher's pilgrimage walk on the Camino in 2019. The Camino de Santiago or the Way of Saint James is a network of trails leading to the shrine of the apostle St. James the Greater (son of Zebedee, brother of St. John) in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain.
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Description

It is believed that the remains of St. James were carried by boat from Jerusalem to Spain, where he was eventually buried in the city of Santiago. The name Santiago is derived from the Latin Sancti Lacobi, meaning "Saint James". Each year, thousands of people from all over the world walk this sacred trail. The pilgrimage began over 1,000 years ago and it is estimated that as many as 250,000 pilgrims make the journey to Santiago each year. The Scallop shell is a symbol of the Camino, which the pilgrim wears around their neck or attached to their backpack for identification. The word Camino means "Path" or "Way". Grace is understood as God's favor or God's goodness. The Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary, the mother of Jesus, telling her that she was full of Grace, that she had found favor with God and that the Lord was with her. In Christ, we too have received God's grace and favor, for the Lord is with us. St Teresa of Avila, a woman of deep prayer wrote, "We need no wings to go in search for God, but only to find a place where we can be alone and look upon God who is present within us." "Camino Grace" is a book which is meant to lead one to find a quiet place to hear Christ's voice.
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About The Author

Marty Fisher was born and raised in the small village of Fort Edward in Washington County, New York. Before entering the Seminary in 1980, Marty worked several jobs such as a Cost Accountant at DeLaval Corporation; a soldier in the Army; a Tax Technician/Tax Collector for the NYS Tax Department. Fr. Marty was ordained a Roman Catholic Priest on May 31st, 1986, at the Cathedral in Albany, New York. He attended Seton Hall University where he received his master's degree in theology while in formation for Priesthood. Fr. Marty's first assignment was at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Schenectady as an Associate Pastor. Four years after his first assignment, he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the Albany Diocese, as well as the Bishop's Priest Secretary. In 1995, he was named Pastor of St. Mary's Parish in Glens Falls until being reassigned to St. Ambrose in Latham in 2001. Fr. Marty was named Pastor of Corpus Christi in Round Lake on July 2002 where he ministered until 2008. He then served as Pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Greenwich and Notre Dame/Visitation Church in Schuylerville, as well as the Sacramental Minister at Holy Cross Church in Salem for eleven years. Upon retirement, Fr. Marty served the Parish community of Sacred Heart in Stamford, New York. He has authored a book titled, "A Pastor's Mysterious Train Ride." He is currently the Sacramental Minister at Corpus Christi in Round Lake, as well as All Saints on the Hudson Parish, Mechanicville/Stillwater. Fr. Marty has been actively involved in the Charismatic Renewal since 1977. For thirty years he ran various local road races, completing three marathons. He has nine brothers, 23 nieces and nephews and 13 great nieces and nephews. He enjoys family gathering, especially the monthly Fisher breakfast's. He finds joy in preaching, celebrating the Sacraments, long walks and playing pickleball. He's often found frequenting Indian Restaurants throughout the Albany area.
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