Levanté 1 is the first retreat in a series of Michael Fish’s fascinating new streamed online video retreats, designed to help us recognize the opportunities for personal growth that are often hidden within everyday experiences – a springboard inviting fresh perspectives on life’s challenges and rewards.
Born of Michael’s experiences during his arduous and eventful fourth Camino across Spain, Levanté 1 is a series of pre-recorded, streamed videos that focus on how simple everyday events hold valuable lessons for living life in the “now.” We will learn how viewing each day as a separate, distinct experience can reveal simple, easily overlooked opportunities for us to live more fully in the present and in the presence of the Divine.
In Levanté 1, Fr. Michael takes us along during the next five days of his remarkable trek across Spain on the Camino Levanté. This route of the Camino de Santiago is by far the road less traveled. Amazing and unpredictable, the Levanté journey provided a wealth of wonderful opportunities to see what God can teach us about each and every life experience. Michael uses his remarkable gift of storytelling and metaphor to show us how these experiences can hold the key to opening our hearts to a wider view of our relationship with ourselves, our families and the world around us.
Prelude Video + Study Guide PDF
A New Beginning
This is the prelude video of the Levanté 1 Retreat Series. After a short stay in Barcelona, Michael makes his way down the East coast to Valencia. Observing an ancient tradition, Michael places his hand on the Door of the Apostles before receiving the first stamp in his Camino Passport. He then prepares himself for his walk across Spain.
Day 1 Video + Study Guide PDF
Body Mapping
Michael sets out on the first day of the journey to Santiago de Compostela. Each day is an opportunity to learn. Michael shares the experiences of the day, while helping us to see what the Camino of life has to offer.
Day 2 Video + Study Guide PDF
Reality vs. Expectation
Sometimes things don't turn out the way you expect them to. Spending the night in a police station allows Michael to examine how our own expectations can keep us from living the wonder of each moment.
Day 3 Video + Study Guide PDF
The Art of Self-Worth
A day with the ups and downs of poor signage, fields of sunflowers, "borrowed" grapes and a lovely river culminate in a stand-off at the municipal offices that demonstrate the importance of standing up for one’s self in the most human way.
Day 4 Video + Study Guide PDF
Different Voices at Work
An easy walk that seemed to take forever brings about a discussion of the voices that sometimes creep in during the quiet moments.
Day 5 Video + Study Guide PDF
Building Prayer With Stones
Cairns on the road give Michael the opportunity to talk about why they can be so personally meaningful and allowing us to share the practice in our own lives. Plus, he encounters a mysterious fog concealing and finally revealing an ancient and wonderful secret.