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27th June, 2009 - Posted by Pilgrims - 2 Comments
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Reflections on the pilgrimage from Neil Harrigan in Rome
29th June, 2009 - Posted by Neil Harrigan - 3 Comments
Read MoreThe Physical Stamina of St Paul
24th June, 2009 - Posted by Archbishop Francis - No Comments
St Paul was not only a spiritual giant but he must also have had great physical stamina to walk the distances we are travelling in
the comfort of a bus. As we leave Thessoloniki may I join Paul in his blessing to the church there and sent it to you all “May the God of peace himself sanctify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ”.
More short reflections from some of the pilgrims
23rd June, 2009 - Posted by Pilgrims - No Comments
From Neil:
Comment from Neil at the end of the day “We have just had one of our major exeperiences as we visited the monasteries of Meteora” (see “Messages”)
From Ted:
From Fr Warrick Tonkin
After the majesty of the monastic communities of Meteroea we are now traversing the central Macedonia, the home territory of Phillip and Alexander the Great. St. Paul knew this area well. While we are travelling by air-conditioned coach, Paul went on foot, and the landscape is far from flat. The apostle to the Gentiles was nothing if not fit. Soon we will celebrate Mass at Berea, where Paul also stopped and preached.
Read MoreShort reflections from some of the Pilgrims
22nd June, 2009 - Posted by Pilgrims - 1 Comment
Max Spencer
Returning to Ephasus and the house of Mary after 21 years was a very different experience considering the number of pilgrims.
However as previously it was a wonderful spiritual time especially the mass. The mass was very meaningful. I feel blessed and grateful for the oportuinity to be with this great group. I carry the prayers of all my loved ones and friends in my heart.
Stephen Utick
I have taken a large collection of photos showing key sights relating to Paul’s journeys and of all the pilgrims which I will share with the readers when I return. I am extending my prayers and best wishes as today, following the extraordinary experiences of Patmos and Ephesus, we journey to Meteora and its Monasteries. There were some fascinating religious and cultural points which I have picked up from the specialist guides which would make riveting reading. God bless!
Mary Harrigan
Sunday we visited Patmos where John lived and did some of his writings. We then visited the house of the virgin mary and ephesus. This was a very significant day. Even though it was rushed we saw everything that was on the tour for the day. Our physical journey today Monday takes us up through the centre of Greece to more sacred sites but more importantly we take you in our prayers.
Read MorePilgrimage and the experience of community
20th June, 2009 - Posted by Mary Harrigan - No Comments
Read MoreOther pilgrims on the journey - pastor Larry Elwood from Tennessee
20th June, 2009 - Posted by Ursula Stephens - No Comments
Read MoreA quick post!
19th June, 2009 - Posted by Neil Harrigan - No Comments
After an afternoon experiencing all the difficulties and failures Paul experienced in Corinth today, we commence our days tracking St Paul at sea. Yesterday Archbishop Coleridge taught us to view our evangelisation with its ups and downs in the way of the footsteps of Paul.
Read MoreCatholic Cathedral in Athens
19th June, 2009 - Posted by Fr Warrick Tonkin - 3 Comments
Fr Warrick Tonkin talks about the first Eucharist shared by the pilgrims at the Catholic Cathedral in Athens. Video under the cut.
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Archbishop Francis Carroll on the pilgrimage
16th June, 2009 - Posted by Archbishop Francis - 1 Comment
I am looking forward with great anticipation to being part of the pilgrimage and to getting to know St. Paul better. I pray that both the real and virtual pilgrims will grow spiritually through the experience.
+Francis
Read MoreFaith at Sea
11th June, 2009 - Posted by Neil Harrigan - No Comments
In preparation for our pilgrimage in the footsteps of St Paul, Mary and I decided to visit Berlin by sea and by train. Paul of course was a great seafarer. The chaplain on our ship was an American and as we got to know him through daily Mass and having him join us over dinner on a couple of nights, we became aware of the complexities of seafaring, eg many of the ship’s staff were Catholic Filipinos a long way from their homes and away for months while they tried to provide for their families. After a long day of looking after the passengers, Father celebrated Mass for them commencing at 11PM. Our experience of Berlin can wait for another time, and another post. But this experience here of seafarers is timely as Bishop Mark reminds us of the annual appeal for the Mission to seafarers.
- written on a bus between Hamburg and Kiel
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