What is a modern day pilgrimage?

It is not cloud-like wandering, nor a hike to distant car-park signposts. You are walking to somewhere special, where you really want to arrive. The simplicity of a modern pilgrimage may be hard to fathom in our fast-paced, modern lives, but attempt deep connection with your surroundings on this walking tradition.

What other forms of pilgrimage occur in the United States?

While this list is by no means comprehensive, here are 20 popular pilgrimage sites spread across the United States.

  • Ave Maria Grotto and St. Bernard Abbey.
  • Our Lady of San Juan del Valle National Shrine.
  • California Missions Trail.
  • Mother Cabrini Shrine.
  • Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche.

Do people still make pilgrimages?

Though pilgrimage is now of limited significance within Judaism, it still flourishes within other major religions, such as Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism (see Cultures and Faiths Worldwide).

What are the main pilgrimages?

Christian pilgrims The three main destinations of Christian pilgrimage are Jerusalem, Rome, and Santiago de Compostela, and for most pilgrims throughout history reaching these sites was a prolonged and possibly dangerous endeavour.

Which is the famous pilgrimage?

The Way of St James, France The Way of St James, also known as Camino de Santiago, is one of Europe’s most famous pilgrimage routes. More than 100,000 people undertake the journey to Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of St James, every year.

Do Protestants believe in pilgrimage?

Today, many Protestants visit sites such as Jerusalem in order to feel connected to Jesus and reflect on their faith. However, these Protestants still would not worship saints or visit places such as Walsingham. Pilgrimage plays an important role in the Catholic faith.

Where do people go for a pilgrimage?

Every follower of Islam who can manage the journey is required to make a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, where Muhammad was born. This pilgrimage is called the hajj. In Mecca the pilgrim must walk seven times around a sacred shrine called the Kabah and touch a black stone in one of its walls.

Are there non religious pilgrimages?

Sites that are of no specific religious orientation may form the focus on journeys of spiritual significance for their participants, to the extent that they may be seen as ‘non-denominational’ or even non-religious (or secular) pilgrimages.