Cell coverage finally. Since leaving Steamboat Springs, the guys rode to the town of Craig where they met up with Fr. Jim from St. Michael's. Daniel said Fr. Jim was really cool and wears cowboy boots. After they settled in, Fr. Jim took the guys out for some burritos and then to a pig roast at a nearby ranch. When they arrived, they found the pig hanging in the barn letting the blood drain out; it had just been selected from the ranch herd. The spent the rest of the evening on the ranch just hanging out with some of the parishioners from St. Michael's.
On Saturday, July 4th, the guys returned to the ranch for a big party. Afterwards, Fr. Jim loaded their bikes in his truck and took them to Meekers, about 50 miles South of Craig for evening festivities. Daniel said Meeker's only has about 3,000 people but they really get into the 4th of July with a town parade and a hugh firewooks display over the White River. He said the guy who organized the firework show has done the Washington DC display in the past. They spent the night at the local Catholic Church, Holy Family, in Meeker with Fr. Jim because he also covers this parish. Daniel said they attended an all Spanish Saturday vigil mass.
Today, the guys rode to Rangely near the Western border of Colorado and Utah. Daniel said they faced a fairly stiff head wind most of the day and ran out of water about 10 miles out of town. Fortunately, they found a local homestead that offerred them water out of a large potable container on a pickup truck. Daniel said there was nothing out here in this part of Colorado.
Luckily, they are spending the night again with Fr. Jim at St. Ingnatius in Rangely. Fr. Jim also covers this town and it just so happened the guys caught him at the right time in his weekend Mass rotation. The blessing continue.
Tomorrow, the guys leave Colorado and the Rockies and head into Utah, but only for one day, as they cut through the NE corner and head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Daily Prayer for Tour de CROSS
May the Lord Jesus Christ be with You.
That He may Defend You.
Within you, that He may Sustain You.
Before You that He may Lead You.
Behind You that He may Protect You.
Above You that He may Bless You.
In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
(St. Augustine)
That He may Defend You.
Within you, that He may Sustain You.
Before You that He may Lead You.
Behind You that He may Protect You.
Above You that He may Bless You.
In the name of the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit.
(St. Augustine)
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Welcome! We are David Edwards and Daniel Tansill. In Tour de CROSS (Christians Riding Over Several States), we will be riding from Tempe, AZ to St. Paul, MN, covering nearly 3,000 miles over a span of 60 days. Our mission for the trip is threefold: to be an example of God’s love, to promote Saint Paul’s Outreach (SPO), and to raise money for the continued growth of SPO at Arizona State University. We hope to gain your support for the mission that SPO has on college campuses across the country and especially here at ASU.
Saint Paul’s Outreach is an organization founded in St. Paul, MN in 1985, with the mission of “engaging young adults in a life of Christian discipleship.” SPO has grown in size and has spread to many other parts of the country, the newest location being here in Tempe, where it is supported by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. SPO focuses on bringing people to Christ through Christian community and discipleship formation.
Within our first year we have established a men’s and women’s household near campus as well as instituted weekly outreach nights, praise and worship, formation groups, “Fan Into Flame” retreats, and other events to promote community. We can see the power of the Holy Spirit working through SPO and changing the lives of many students. As we ride across the country, we will be staying at approximately 40 different Catholic churches, where we will promote SPO and be an example of God’s love to all we encounter. Working together as a community, we can make an impact in the lives of countless college students.
There is a faith crisis in college as students’ morals are challenged and bombarded with negative influences, and the evidence is clear as thousands of students are losing their faith in God. We believe that the college years are the most important time of formation in a young adult’s life and that now is a crucial time to reach them. Our fundraising goal is to cover the expenses of the trip and raise $30,000 to establish more households, outreach events, retreats, and to support the continued growth of SPO.
To make a financial donation to support our trip and further the growth of SPO please click the DONATE button at the top right-hand corner of this blog. All donations are tax deductible and you can receive a tax receipt within 2 weeks, upon request. If you would prefer to write a check, you can see the details for that in the corner beneath the donate button. Along with the financial support, we also need your prayers as we strive to follow God's calling in our lives.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to learn more about the trip or Saint Paul’s Outreach, offer us any advice, or just let us know that you'll be praying for us. If you have a Twitter, jump on and follow us at http://twitter.com/tourdecross. Thank you so much for your love and support. God bless you!
Saint Paul’s Outreach is an organization founded in St. Paul, MN in 1985, with the mission of “engaging young adults in a life of Christian discipleship.” SPO has grown in size and has spread to many other parts of the country, the newest location being here in Tempe, where it is supported by Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. SPO focuses on bringing people to Christ through Christian community and discipleship formation.
Within our first year we have established a men’s and women’s household near campus as well as instituted weekly outreach nights, praise and worship, formation groups, “Fan Into Flame” retreats, and other events to promote community. We can see the power of the Holy Spirit working through SPO and changing the lives of many students. As we ride across the country, we will be staying at approximately 40 different Catholic churches, where we will promote SPO and be an example of God’s love to all we encounter. Working together as a community, we can make an impact in the lives of countless college students.
There is a faith crisis in college as students’ morals are challenged and bombarded with negative influences, and the evidence is clear as thousands of students are losing their faith in God. We believe that the college years are the most important time of formation in a young adult’s life and that now is a crucial time to reach them. Our fundraising goal is to cover the expenses of the trip and raise $30,000 to establish more households, outreach events, retreats, and to support the continued growth of SPO.
To make a financial donation to support our trip and further the growth of SPO please click the DONATE button at the top right-hand corner of this blog. All donations are tax deductible and you can receive a tax receipt within 2 weeks, upon request. If you would prefer to write a check, you can see the details for that in the corner beneath the donate button. Along with the financial support, we also need your prayers as we strive to follow God's calling in our lives.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to learn more about the trip or Saint Paul’s Outreach, offer us any advice, or just let us know that you'll be praying for us. If you have a Twitter, jump on and follow us at http://twitter.com/tourdecross. Thank you so much for your love and support. God bless you!
We were fortunate to have a chance to meet David and Daniel at our home in Craig. We were hosting the pig roast and had a wonderful weekend with family and friends, new and old alike. You are truly blessed to have these two fine, young men as part of your families.
ReplyDeleteDavid and Daniel - please do NOT hesitate to give us a call or stop by the next time you are through Craig. We would love to visit with you again! Love and Lord Bless, Trish
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