Tag Archives: Pecos Wilderness

Backpacking with the Saints

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Sean Smith

Earlier this year I set out planning a liturgical backpacking trip. After spending sometime working up my little project one morning, I escaped for a bit checking the mail only to find one of my favorite corespondents – the Oxford University … Continue reading →

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Sunset in the Pecos

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Sean Smith

When the sunsets, turning around can be a very good idea. Camping up at a nice little lake next to East Pecos Baldy, we watched the sun set behind the mountain what felt like hours earlier. Conveniently, the lake was … Continue reading →

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Belle and the Bear… The Improbable Travels of Two Toys

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Sean Smith

Belle and the Bear get ready to ford a mighty river… Small creek. A week without my little girls is no easy thing for me, and as I packed and got ready for my little adventure into the Pecos Wilderness … Continue reading →

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Lost in the Pecos

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Sean Smith

There are few things more important on a back country trip than a good map. With a good map and a skilled reader, you truly do not even need a compass. With a bad map it makes no difference weather … Continue reading →

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The Daily Office of the Trail

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Sean Smith

The daily office is a selection of scriptures for any given day. There’s a great one in the Book of Common Prayer which I believe is a shared daily office for several denominations. There’s probably a few collections for different … Continue reading →

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In a Burned Wood

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Sean Smith

I walked alone for a long stretch of this burned out wood. My strength had failed me miles ago into a short 6-7 miles climbing some 2500 feet with a sixty-ish pound pack. I never did weigh the silly thing. … Continue reading →

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Compline

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Sean Smith

This along with the morning prayer was one of my favorites. This was just before bed, and we prayed it when we were lost the first night after a long day of actual hiking. We were in good spirits already, … Continue reading →

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Even Song – The Phos Hilaron

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Sean Smith

After dinner this was the prayer. The focus was really and truly upon the time of reflectively reading scripture. So the prayers are short. I’m not sure about the placement of the phos hilaron, perhaps it would be better during … Continue reading →

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Midday Prayer after Lunch

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Sean Smith

While I was following a couple of patterns here, I would probably change the language at the end to a more modern vernacular. It’s worth noting that I never resolved for myself where I wanted the confession and pardon to … Continue reading →

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Morning Prayer on the Trail

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Sean Smith

The morning prayer became one of our favorites predominately for the blessing at the end that was more prophetic than I wish it had been. We did get lost and were guided through the wilderness, we were in a harsh … Continue reading →

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