Importance of Pilgrimage p60-63 Flashcards

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What is pilgrimage

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Pilgrimage is a part of a persons spiritual journey

An opportunity to devote their time to god and brings them closer to god as there aren’t any other distractions

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What are the 4 sites of pilgrimage

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Lourdes:

  • siting of Mary where she made a prediction about a water spring that has healing powers and it came true.
  • People visit for physical and spiritual healing. Here they may feel that their relationship with god is strengthened

Jerusalem

  • where Jesus died and was seen after his resurrection
  • helps people reflect on their faith

Walsingham:

  • a vision of Mary’s home where she was told to have Mary’s home built according to how she saw it in her vision
  • it became a shrine. Many miracles were said to have taken place here

Rome:
- it is home of the pope and pilgrims can take part is made led by the pope
St Peters church which is build upon the remains of St Peter

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