I always love to begin a journey on Sundays, because I shall have the prayers of the church to preserve all that travel by land, or water.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker chooses to start journeys on Sundays to benefit from prayers for travelers.
- In plain terms
- I start trips on Sundays for blessings.
- What can you take from it?
- Start journeys with faith in mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do rituals help with travel?
- Is Sunday the best day to start?
Another view
Prayers do not guarantee safety.
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