Exploring the concept of pilgrimage, this book delves into the sacred journeys undertaken by seekers from various religious traditions throughout history. It highlights how these journeys serve as pathways to wisdom, healing, guidance, and inspiration. In today's fast-paced world, pilgrimage emerges as a significant means for individuals to foster spiritual growth and connection, reflecting a timeless quest for deeper understanding and fulfillment.
The narrative explores the profound grief experienced by a father and son, Ed and Daniel, following the death of their pet, Red, on Good Friday. This loss prompts Ed, a pastoral theologian, to confront deep questions about the nature of God, the souls of animals, and the significance of Red's passing. Their shared sorrow brings them closer while inspiring Ed to develop new courses on ethics, art, and animal theology. The memoir offers insights and rituals to help others navigate the grief of losing a beloved pet, fostering healing and understanding.
Edward Sellner mines the deep wisdom of many traditions and demonstrates how relationships of mentoring, rooted and grounded in the love of Christ, can forge fast friendship, heal wounds from the past, and bring about the Reign of God.