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Jul 2023
26m 17s

Why Go on a Pilgrimage?

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What’s the point of a pilgrimage? Is it just about sightseeing? Today, Dr. Sri explains the reasons it is good for any person to go on a pilgrimage. He also shares ideas on how to make pilgrimages without even leaving your own diocese. Finally, Dr. Sri offers four tips to follow when preparing for a pilgrimage.

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We need to step out of our normal routines and see the whole of our lives. We need to see where we’ve been and to see where God is leading us next.

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