Define pilgrimage?
A journey to a special place of religious significance
Name 4 places one might go on pilgrimage?
Holy land
Lourdes
Walshingham
Vatican
Why might one go to Vatican on pilgrimage?
To see the pope, where he lives
Why might one go to Lourdes on pilgrimage?
Mary appeared to Bernadette
Why might one go to walsingham on pilgrimage?
Walsingham is believed to be the place where the Virgin Mary appeared in 1061 and asked for a shrine to be built.
It is known as “England’s Nazareth,” which helps pilgrims feel closer to the life of Jesus.
Pilgrims pray at the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham and visit the Holy Well, which is associated with healing.
Why would one go on pilgrimage to the holy land?
To walk were Jesus walked
CCC 2691
“Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven and are traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer”
Why would one go on a pilgrimage?
To worship
To seek healing
To connect with other Christian’s/god
Name some barriers to pilgrimage?
Great expense
Il health