About the Levanté Retreat Series
Levanté 1 is the first of Michael Fish’s fascinating retreat series, 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.
In Levanté 1, Fr. Michael takes us along during the first five days of his 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.
Scroll down to read about the Levanté 1 Retreat Videos.
Prelude Video + Study Guide PDF (synopsis)
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 (synopsis)
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 (synopsis)
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 (synopsis)
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 (synopsis)
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 (synopsis)
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.