Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit took part in the Olav Festival in Trondheim Wednesday, in which they did a pilgrimage to Nidaros Cathedral for the “Faith, Hope and Love” discussion. It was there that the Crown Princess chatted with minister Per Arne Dahl about the big questions in life.
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“I want to help create a conversation about the serious topics – with room for the big questions. Questions that we all have a relationship with – each in our own way,” said Mette-Marit.
Before sitting down with the minister, Mette-Marit and Haakon went on a pilgrimage which began Tuesday in Skaun and ended at the Cathedral. During the long walk, the Crown Princess got blisters on her feet and took off her shoes (that is why she is barefoot during her discussion with Dahl).
One of the reasons why Mette-Marit wanted to talk about spiritual issues so publicly is because she felt they are a big part of Norwegian culture.
“I think we all sometimes need to gather about the key issues – which applies to people at all times. This clearly did the work of the hymns. Many of the old hymns have lyrics and messages that appeal directly to the people of our time – even if they are written for several hundred years ago,” she said.
The Crown Princess also said that we all have a chance to do something good for others – and to be the best of ourselves. This is a daily task she thinks everyone must take seriously – both large and small.
“I’m using worship actively as a place for rest, reflection and a place to draw strength from. It’s nice when it can feel like a home where there is both room for fellowship and to be themselves in peace,” she said.
Source: Kongehuset.no,
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