Pilgrimage: “A pilgrimage is a ritual journey
with a hallowed purpose. Every step along the way has meaning. The
pilgrim knows that life-giving challenges will emerge. A pilgrimage
is not a holiday; it is a transformational journey, during which
significant change takes place. New insights are given. Deeper
understanding is attained. New and old places in the heart are
visited. Blessings are received and healing takes place. On return
from pilgrimage, life is seen with different eyes. Nothing will
ever be quite the same again.” (Sister Macrina
Wiederkehr OSB, an author and spiritual guide based in the
Benedictine monastery of St Scholastica, in Fort Smith,
Arkansas.)
"A pilgrimage has a vital part to play in our life of faith, for it removes us from our homes and our daily routines, and gives us time and space to encounter God more deeply."
~ Pope Leo XIV (July 2025)
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Walsingham pilgrimage: Walsingham (known as England’s Nazareth) is the oldest Marian
Shrine outside the Holy Land and has been a place of pilgrimage
since 1061. [note: 2011 was 950 years since
the vision of our Lady to the Lady Richeldis to build a replica of
the holy house in Nazareth.]
Residential
Retreats Sclerder Abbey near Looe.
Plymouth Diocese Catechetical Camps
Good
Friday 'Walk of Witness' with
Churches
Together In Penzance Area - see newsletter
nearer the time
United
Pentecost Sunday Service at Gwennap
Pit. 3pm every year, hymns from 2.30pm ~ Churches
Together In Cornwall
Lourdes -
Diocesan Pilgrimages, including the Plymouth Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage. See
Diocesan website There is always a great need for carers /
companions. If you are interested in helping, contact the Pilgrimage Director.
Youth
2000 holds Conferences at Walsingham
Medjugorje: Shrine website | latest messages to
visionaries | Petitions
can be sent by e-mail to Medjugorje
at anytime.
A Pilgrim's
Prayer
If
some things do not happen as they are scheduled, Lord may I
remember that I am a pilgrim not a Tourist!
If I should get tired and inclined to become short tempered, Lord
may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a Tourist!
If my meal in a foreign country may not be to my particular liking,
Lord may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a Tourist!
If any delays should occur and I should become anxious, Lord may I
remember that I am a pilgrim not a Tourist!
If some other pilgrim is making noise so that I cannot hear the
guide,
Lord may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a Tourist! when I ask
that person to be a bit more quiet.
If someone takes a better seat or more choice place, Lord may I
remember that I am a pilgrim not a Tourist!
If I find myself last in line or waiting, Lord may I remember that
I am a pilgrim not a Tourist!
If the person in front of me buys the last item which I really
wanted, Lord may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a Tourist!
If I should get a chance to help another person, who always seems
to be annoying me, Lord may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a
Tourist!
If someone is always the "last one on the bus" and I am always on
time, Lord may I remember that I am a pilgrim not a Tourist!
But Lord especially let me remember that what I find objectionable
in another is really what you oft times find objectionable in
me.
And let me remember this and forgive the other, As you are
continually forgiving me!"
"Keep yourself as a pilgrim and a
stranger here in this world, as one to whom the world's business
counts but little. Keep your heart free, and always lift it up to
God." ~ Thomas a Kempis
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