Going on a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
"What joy when they said to me, 'Let us go to the house of the Lord!'"
Going on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land is the perfect opportunity to receive the graces that the Lord offers, in the places where He was incarnated, grew up under the watchful eye of His Holy Mother and Saint Joseph, and died on the Cross to save mankind. In the Holy Land, the pilgrim discovers the cradle of their faith and can meditate on the word of Christ in the places where everything took place.
Each year, an average of 1.9 million tourists walk in the footsteps of the Savior.
How to Go to the Holy Land?
There are many ways to go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Indeed, some dioceses organize pilgrimages, but also associations and even Catholic travel agency websites! So there is not just one way to live this important time of renewal and encounter. The durations are variable, as are the itineraries. This great pilgrimage can be adapted to all situations.
What Places to Visit?
The different dioceses or associations organizing their pilgrimage to the Holy Land generally plan to visit and go to pray at:
In Bethlehem, where Christ was born. The pilgrim can visit the Basilica of the Nativity, which stands above the grotto where the Holy Virgin gave birth to the Child Jesus.
In Nazareth, the town of Christ's childhood where Mary's house is located, the Basilica of the Annunciation, and the synagogue where Jesus taught.
On Mount Tabor, a village located 30 minutes from Nazareth where the Transfiguration of Christ took place.
At the Sea of Galilee, where Christ was baptized by Saint John the Baptist.
In Capernaum, a village of fishermen and farmers.
In Jerusalem, to visit the Holy Sepulchre.
In Magdala, the town of Mary Magdalene.
Jacob's Well, where Christ met the Samaritan woman.
In general, the pilgrim discovers day after day magnificent, moving, and striking landscapes. It is an opportunity to take time to pray and give thanks to the Savior for His blessings.
Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
"Lord, look with mercy upon the land that was your earthly home.
Welcome the deceased into your presence.
Comfort those who are grieving, wounded, or forced to flee.
Be close to all who are filled with fear and despair.
You are our peace and the light of the nations, put an end to the spiral of terror and suffering in the Holy Land and throughout the Middle East!
May peace and justice flourish in the Holy Places.
You are our refuge.
May the people be safe in your Love.
Have mercy on us and on our time.
Amen."
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