What is the point of a pilgrimage?

What is the point of a pilgrimage? Pilgrims are seen making the journey from southern France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. Photo: OSV News /courtesy CaminoDocumentary.org.

There is considerable evidence throughout Scripture, which supplies theological significance to the concept. Even today we see many embracing this activity with passion and the commitment of time and resources. Pilgrimage is a part of many of the great religions of the world, for in religion humanity seeks the answers to life’s core questions. Pilgrimage…

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