I'm hoping to do the Camino this summer, the full one this time: 700/800km from France to Santiago.

I want to do it as a prayerful and, no doubt, penitential personal pilgrimage from 2 to 31 July, off the grid, carrying my own Mass kit and staying in the public pilgrim hostels.

There are a few costs that I'm a bit stretched to cover, so if you feel prompted and able, this is a basic budget I've drawn up. Of course some things are more essential than others, but any assistance would be most appreciated.

Travel: €350

Backpack: €200

Trekking Gear: €200

Hostel stays (€10 x 30): €300

Pilgrim meal: (€10 x 30): €300

Breakfast, snacks and lunch (€10 x 35): €350

First aid, toiletries etc: €100

Misc: €200

Of course I will be carrying you and your intentions in prayer along the way. I pray for all my material and spiritual benefactors, so if you can support me with even a Hail Mary, I'd really appreciate that and will pray for you.

If you have any particular intentions you would like me to pray for, please let me know.

God bless you!