A pilgrimage does not guarantee a particular feeling or spiritual outcome. Quiet, fatigue, companionship, and ordinary worship can all be part of the experience.
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Why do Catholics go on pilgrimage?
Catholics go on pilgrimage to turn a physical journey into an occasion for prayer and conversion. Some carry a particular intention; others seek thanksgiving, reconciliation, or renewed attention to God. Visiting a holy place also connects a pilgrim with the wider Church across countries and generations: Lourdes has received pilgrims since the apparitions of 1858, Fátima since 1917, and Guadalupe since 1531, where several million people still arrive on December 11 and 12 each year.
Sources & further readingCatechism of the Catholic Church: places favorable for prayerBasilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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