Backpack Information
Since many people have asked what to take to the refuges, we have compiled a list of recommendations from Jesus. We also are including a few suggestions of our own:
Jesus’ recommendations: Blessed salt, holy water, Pieta Prayer Book, rosaries, scapulars, small Bible, Benedictine Cross, Mass Missal, relics if you have them, blessed candles, medals-St. Michael, St. Benedict, Miraculous Medal.
Warm clothes, blanket, small tent, fold up shovel, bicycle and helmet, Atlas & Gazeteer Map, poncho, windup flashlight, food and water to multiply (MREs), masks-surgical, deer knife, and sleeping bag.
Our other suggestions: soap, toothbrush & paste, deodorant, baby wipes, small first aid kit, water filter (Katadyn), gloves, matches, paper & pencil, scissors, whistle, boots, string & rope, Ziploc bags (for books), toilet paper, detergent.
These are small amounts of things to go into the backpacks. Jesus is reminding us to have a rehearsal for leaving for the refuges. Pray to have the grace to be at peace without fear. He
will do the impossible in multiplying what we need and to place our total trust in Him.