InAbba cooperates
with Christian Formation
and Direction Ministries
of San Gabriel, California, (Website - CFDM),
in sponsoring Pilgrimage Tours to locations which have significance
in the development of Christian spirituality.
Jost Amman, German Engraver, ca. 1531-91
Die Jacobs Bruder, 1568, pilgrims to Santiago de Compostela
Pilgrimage
journeying to places where people in earlier times experienced
profound encounters with God that shaped their lives and ours,
from the example, faith and writings that flowed forth. Pilgrimage,
moving out of one’s normal space and routine
to come open to fresh discoveries about self and God. Pilgrimage,
joining a few others in a common quest for renewal of life. Pilgrimage
is for persons ready to seek a deeper understanding of their
own soul and to place themselves in position to meet God afresh.
Pilgrimage is for you, when the call to GO FORTH echoes in your
heart.
A
Pilgrimage is a
journey into
history on which the pilgrim follows the yearning of her/his
heart for an experience of the mystery of God’s Presence,
by taking paths made sacred by another’s encounter
with the Mystery. One starts with hope set on a destination,
but will discover that it is the journey which opens the
way to that which he/she desires. A Pilgrimage is not just
a tour of history but is a search to link the longings
in the pilgrim’s spirit to demonstrations of the
Spirit of God to other seekers.
WHAT
MAKES PILGRIMAGE DIFFERENT?
» Why we travel : Not
to see, nor learn, nor enjoy things outside ourselves but to
experience new
depths within ourselves (although we will see, learn and enjoy much).
» Where we go:
Not to the "highlights" of a country or region, but to the sacred
places of generations before (although we will visit many
highlight sites).
» How we journey:
Not to make travel convenient but to move slowly into the life and time of
those we seek to know (although the travel will be modern and pleasant).
WHAT
CAN YOU EXPECT?
» Enlargement
of your own heart and mind through interaction with fellow
pilgrims.
» Encounters
with the Mystery of God’s Presence which are yours alone.
» Understanding
of how the lives of saints before us have shaped our
own lives and faith.
» Helpful
guidance and commentary by your tour host.
» Time
to explore sights and places at your own pace.
» Walking
to sacred sites which will open your being to experience
them more deeply.
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