The largest ever Chartres Pilgrimage for Pentecost departed central Paris today, from Saint Sulpice, for Chartres Cathedral.
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Our two eldest teens marched with me some 15 years ago, and then again, in their turn, their two younger brothers, a few years later. It is a life-changing experience. The French honor Our Lady with inimitable vigor and grace, from the boy scouts and girl guides singing on the trail and around the fires, to the volunteers distributing food and first aid, to the many priests providing the sacraments in the great woods and meadows, with solemnity. The last night many pilgrims spend it on their knees before the Blessed Sacrament, in a King’s tent. And the great cathedrals at either end, our ancestors’ gifts to the Mother of God. It exhausted and exhilarated us. I’d do it again if I could. These people are remaking the world.
I wish I were in the kind of physical shape you have to be in to do one of these pilgrimages. But even though I couldn’t do it myself, I’m glad others are doing it, and that their numbers are on the increase.
Father, how does one “ sign up “ for this wonderful pilgrimage. I hear that the numbers are restricted to 18,000. Where to find more information to join in ? Gracias.. MLT
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It depends where you come from. If you are an American you could join Michael Matt’s large group from The Remnant, although I believe there is also another Catholic group from the USA. If you are in the UK you could go through the Latin Mass Society, as I do.
Yes, I went on this amazing pilgrimage once again this year. It is the greatest traditional Catholic pilgrimage in the world, both in participants and in fervour. But it is not easy. The enormous distance we walk between the two great cathedrals dedicated to Our Blessed Lady from Paris to Chartres means we are walking practically all day on Saturday and Sunday. On Monday we arrive in Chartres early afternoon. The pace is fast, the rest stops very brief, so it is easy to get left behind from your chapter if you can’t keep up. (However, there are many kind scouts and helpers who usually pick up the stragglers that get left behind.) The prayers, beautiful meditations, rosaries, songs help keep one focused en route and distracted from our aches and pains. Camping is pretty uncomfortable – and the nights are cold out on the open French countryside – but I also think camping is great fun. We are awoken at the crack of dawn by a loudspeaker welcoming us to a new day of walking, so then it is a scramble to get our bags packed and onto the lorries in good time, grab a hot chocolate or coffee, and be ready to leave punctually with our chapter.
Despite all this, the tremendous graces and spiritual uplift one is left with after the Chartres pilgrimage make all the hardships well worthwhile. It is a wonderful experience and people come back time and time again.