I was all excited, sure that at least one of my photos could win the contest. So I plugged in my external hard drive, sat down at my computer, and selected the best photos. Well, I didn't end up winning the contest, but I did win a trip down memory lane. I'm grateful for the opportunity to relive that life enriching trip.
For me, being in the Holy Land was such a fulfilling experience. Daily rosary, daily mass, hanging out with other Catholics, we even renewed our wedding vows in Cana! It truly was a trip of a lifetime.
Since my trip I've realized that we're all on a pilgrimage, even in our everyday lives.
Here is a beautiful "Prayer for Pilgrims" to help us on our journey.
Lord,
lead me along the path of your love
and keep me faithful to the journey I make.
With the fire of your Spirit illuminate the road I travel
and help me up when I stumble and fall.
With your Word of truth make me a faithful pilgrim
and help me to choose what is right and just and true.
and keep me faithful to the journey I make.
With the fire of your Spirit illuminate the road I travel
and help me up when I stumble and fall.
With your Word of truth make me a faithful pilgrim
and help me to choose what is right and just and true.
From your heart
of love give me the grace I need to love
my fellow pilgrims and to share with them your peace.
my fellow pilgrims and to share with them your peace.
With the power of
your cross teach me to pour out myself
in service of the poor, that my life might be filled with your love.
in service of the poor, that my life might be filled with your love.
From the table of
your Word and your Body and Blood,
nourish me with food that gives life.
nourish me with food that gives life.
Lead my steps
safely along your path and gather me in,
with all your sons and daughters, together with our Holy Father,
and all who make their way to you and the life you promise.
with all your sons and daughters, together with our Holy Father,
and all who make their way to you and the life you promise.
Grant this and
all good things through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
A few photos I submitted for the contest.
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Category: Pilgrims on a Journey (Husband and I)
Location: Jericho |
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Category: Landscape & Countryside
Location: Sea of Galilee in Tabgha |
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Category: Religious & Tourist Sites
Location: Wedding Church in Cana |
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Category: Religious & Tourist Sites
Location: Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem |
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Category: Religious & Tourist Sites
Location: Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem |
Have you ever been on a pilgrimage?
I'd love to hear about where you went and how it effected you.
