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What is the point of a pilgrimage? Where did this idea come from for Catholics? There is considerable evidence throughout Scripture, which supplies theological significance to the concept. Even today we see many embracing this activity with passion and the commitment of time and resources...

Experience the unique meaning of pilgrimage with Deacon Rob Blakely at the Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine, where visitors of all walks of life embark on personal journeys of prayer, reflection, and connection.

“The whole point of pilgrimage is to step away from the daily life that you live and bring yourself into a different space, a different frame of mind. And just resting with God,” Bezak observes.

A pilgrimage is an allegory for our journey to heaven. That means we should invite heaven into it. If you're doing a planned pilgrimage, there ...