Why Do Christians Go On Pilgrimages

I go on pilgrimage to educate myself; to answer faith or academic questions; to grow deeper in my faith; to do penance; to respond to a faith crisis; to pray with other faithful; to make scripture come alive; to experience physical or spiritual healing; to listen more closely to the lessons of scripture or the messages of apparitions; to better learn the charisms and spirituality of the founders of our religious orders and other saints, to understand the historical, cultural and religious context in which events occurred and their text were written.

Today more then any time in history Chirstians are making pilgrims to the Holyland, Africa (the Mother land), Greece and Turkey in the Foot Steps of Paul, they are going to Rome and Jordan, you find them on Cruises to Alaska and the Bahamas. They travel in groups of like faith, with friends and with their Spiritual leaders. When traveling to the Holyland they see the Bible come alive and get a better understanding of the scriptures, returning with new zest to work in their churches, home and jobs with refreshed spirituality. They cruise with friends for support, for economy and safety. They prefer to travel with their Pastors with then, to have their spiritual leaders

Pilgrimage Groups - Yesterday and Today

In ancient days, pilgrims traveled together for practical as well as spiritual reasons. To make a pilgrimage, one often set out on foot over popular, well-traveled pilgrimage routes which were frequented by those waiting to take advantage of the solitary traveler. These pilgrims moved in groups for safety and comfort. For these same practical reasons, modern pilgrims also join groups.

We don't have six months or a year to make our pilgrimages, so we have to maximize our investment of time and money. We too take advantage of an organized group pilgrimage which is designed specifically for the Christian pilgrim, including a knowledgeable local escort and guides, a gifted spiritual leader, daily liturgy, visits to significant sites, accommodations at quality hotels with transportation and all the amenities modern travelers have come to expect.