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PILGRIMAGE
A Practical and Spiritual Guide
Preparing your inner pilgrim
Before you take your first outward steps, have you considered the inward steps you can begin today?
Just as we might prepare our bodies for a pilgrimage with various equipment, clothing or exercise, there are ways we can also prepare our spirit in order to fully embrace the power of pilgrimage.
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Just as we offer prayers and masses for various intentions, we can also offer our pilgrimage for our own intentions or those of others.
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To get you started, try writing down the intentions on the opening page of your pilgirim journal.
Learn about the History of the place
What makes places sacred or holy? Is it the saints and miracles that have touched them, or the faith that has endured where the stones have crumbled?
Reading about the history, traditions and culture of your journey can really help you make the most of your time there.