A Spiritual Journey to Ireland
Youth on Pilgrimage
Our pilgrims come from 3 different parishes.Our group of youth and mentors comes from 3 parishes in Virginia Beach, Virginia. They are Old Donation, Eastern Shore Chapel, and All Saints Episcopal Churches. Each parish has members and mentors making the journey.
Twenty-two youth and six mentors have spent 8 months preparing to make this more than a "tour" but rather, a Spiritual Pilgrimage... a journey of the soul where our faith might encounter Christ in new ways and understandings. Visiting new parts of a world "far-away" and experiencing Christian faith with new tools, will be an adventure. The disciplines of daily worship, living in a modern version of a monastic community, and openness to new people and ideas can crack open our souls and minds. Learning the history of the interesting lives of the saints and faithful people in Ireland can helps us ponder and contemplate God's purpose for our own lives. We will journey for 10 days together. We will make many of our own meals. We will say our prayers and spend time in meditation. We will meet some physically challenging sites. We will lose ourselves in awe and wonder of the beauty of some amazing places. Join as we reflect daily on where we've been and what we've seen and what we've experienced. |