As part of the Year of Faith, 6,000 seminarians, novices, and others on the path to the priesthood or consecrated life will gather in Rome from July 4 to 7. The event begins with a pilgrimage to St. Peter’s tomb, … Continue reading
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Two Barefoot 12 Year Old Boys Make 12K Pilgrimage to Philippine Marian Shrine
One of the boys said: “I wanted to understand the suffering of Christ.” UCANews.com: Two boys who set their hearts on an exhausting trek on foot took part for the first time in the annual pilgrimage to Antipolo Shrine last … Continue reading
Auriesville Pilgrims Return Just as the Holy Father Praises the Importance of Pilgrimages to Holy Shrines
The day after our pilgrims returned from their three day seventy-mile pilgrimage to the Shrine of the Eight North American Martyrs, Pope Benedict addressed the 2nd World Conference on the Pastoral Care of Pilgrimages and Shrines with enthusiastic words about … Continue reading
Catholic Pilgrimage, a Spiritual Journey
The word “pilgrim,” derived from the Latin peregrinum, conveys the idea of wandering over a distance, but it is not just aimless wandering. It is a journey with a purpose, and that purpose is to honor God. Pilgrimage has a … Continue reading
Saunter: A Word With an Interesting History
The word “saunter,” which means to “wander about,” is derived from Saint Terre (Holy Land). The connection is this: After the age of the catacombs, with the ascent of Constantine and Theodosius to the imperial Roman throne, Christians were free … Continue reading
