1.2.4 - The role and importance of pilgrimage to Christians
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- 1.2.4 - The role and importance of pilgrimage to Christians
- Introduction
- Part of a person's spiritual journey
- Physical journey with religious significance
- Spend focus time, energy and thought on God
- Brings closer to God
- More aware of need for God
- Can have deeply spiritual impact
- Experience a great sense of awe and wonder
- Lourdes
- 1858 - France - 14 year old Bernadette had series of visions of God
- Spring appeared, water appears to have healing powers
- Mainly RCC - travel to pray for healing [sometimes spiritual]
- Feel their faith and relationship with God is strengthened and restored
- Jerusalem
- Jesus lived near end of life and resurrection
- Helps the Bible come to life - reflect more deeply on faith
- Easter - may walk Via Dolorosa - where J walked to crucifixions
- Church of the Holy Sepulchre - built over J's tomb
- Walsingham
- Small village in Norfolk
- Lady of the Manor had vision of Mary - site became a shrine
- Many miracles take place at the shrine
- Everyday Eucharist, evening prayers for pilgrims
- Statue of Mary / milk from M's breasts - focal points for pilgrims
- Rome
- Vatican - Home of RCC
- Largest C church built above remains of St Peter
- Myth: Peter had vision of J, follow J and be crucified
- Home of the Pope - take part in a mass
- Introduction
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