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Catholic Pilgrimages |
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A catholic pilgrimage is a journey to a
religious place for devotion. The religious
places are often sites of previous
apparitions, such as Fatima and Lourdes.
These could also be
churches, cathedrals and shrines, such as
those found in Italy, Spain and Portugal,
France
Italy,
Spain and Portugal,
France,
Ireland,
Greece, Eastern Europe and even in
the United States. Other religious places
hold sacred
relics, which could be the incorruptible bodies and
possessions of saints. |
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The earlier catholic pilgrimages
were long and arduous sacrifices that were often
dangerous. They often began with a blessing from the local
priest. The journeys were made on foot or whatever means
of transportation that existed at that time.
Today, the sacrifices of the
catholic pilgrims are often comforted by modern amenities.
Nevertheless, the commitment and purpose are the same.
The modern catholic pilgrim still
seeks to venerate a particular saint, give thanks, grow in
their faith achieve spiritual and physical healing, and
for penance.
Check out the summary of the important
Shrines of Italy . If you are considering a pilgrimage
to the
Shrines France
the summary lists the places that
define Catholic devotion.
These are the MUST SEE shrines for everyone. I realize the
list is quite extensive, but you have to take time to see
and soak in the grandeur of the Catholic heritage. Do not
just go past these churches, go inside and take a few
minutes and meditate.
To
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pilgrimages,
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Link to
Shrines and
Sacred Places in Italy
Other Shrines and
Sacred Places in Italy
The Shrines of Spain and Portugal
The Shrines of France
Plus more Sacred Places and
Shrines to come later! |
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There
are several books on catholic pilgrimages. Make sure to
get references or recommendation from your local
bookstores or parishes, if possible. Some of the popular
books are the following:
Catholic Shrines and Places of Pilgrimage in the United
States (Publication / Office for Publishing and Promotion
Services, United States Catholic Conference, No. 821-5) by
U.S. Catholic Conference Staff
The Jubilee Guide to Rome: The Four Basilicas, the Great
Pilgrimage by Andrea Braghin (Editor), Edmund Caruana
(Editor), O. Carm (Editor), Philippe Rouillard (Editor),
Niccolo Del Re (Editor), M.J. Coloni (Editor), Carmela
Merola (Translator)
You Will Make This Known: The Story of France's Three
Major Shrines by Brother Francis, F.F.I Mary (Editor),
Francis Mary
The Pilgrim's Italy: A Travel Guide to the Saints by James
Heater, Colleen Heater
Catholic Pilgrimage: Catholic Shrines of Central and
Eastern Europe: A Pilgrim's Travel Guide by Kevin J.
Wright (A book on catholic pilgrimage in Central and
Eastern Europe)
Catholic Shrines of Western Europe: A Pilgrim's Travel
Guide by Kevin J. Wright |
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