Canterbury Cathedral Seeks To Reclaim Its Pilgrimage Legacy
Pilgrims once traveled from across Europe to reach Canterbury. Now, with a post-pandemic hunger for meaning, that legacy may be returning. Torin Brown, the cathedral’s new Pilgrim Officer, is helping reestablish Canterbury as a spiritual waypoint — a place where modern seekers, like those of old, walk with questions and leave changed. At its heart: sanctuary, story and a God who still meets us on the road.
Embarking On A Christian Pilgrimage Through Art
What if the antidote to our word-weary faith isn’t more information, but awe? In “Heading Home,” philanthropist Roberta Ahmanson leads a pilgrimage through cathedrals that once preached through gold, glass and grandeur. Her mission? To awaken a church dulled by screens and sermons, reminding us that beauty still speaks. Maybe, just maybe, what we need is to look up again — and be changed.
Religious Pilgrimages Are Back In A Big Way
People are walking again. Not just down the street or through the park, but across countries, over mountains, into places thick with history and humming with the prayers of those who came before. The Camino. Mecca. Lourdes. The sacred routes that once defined devotion are alive again, drawing seekers from every corner of the world. What’s behind the resurgence? And what does it say about our hunger for something more?
The Jack Kerouac of Sacred Pilgrimages
Walter Starkie's "The Road to Santiago" brings the Camino de Santiago to life, portraying it as more than just a pilgrimage. His journey reveals a profound encounter with faith, tradition and personal transformation. As the Camino tests both body and spirit, Starkie’s narrative shows how this ancient path continues to resonate with modern seekers, making it a timeless pursuit for those looking for renewal in today’s fast-paced world.
The Long Tradition of Tattooing in Christianity
For some Christians, both in the United States and around the world, tattoos are an important way of representing their faith in Jesus. For example, pilgrims to Jerusalem will sometimes get tattoos during their time in the Old City, usually crosses on their forearms. But the evidence is clear that the practice started a long time ago—shortly after Jesus’ crucifixion, in fact—and has continued down the centuries.
Pilgrimage: The Spiritual Practice
Going on a journey is an act of surrender. It’s also an act of exchange. Jesus said, “Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” (Matthew 10:39). When we surrender the valuable things of this world, even for a time, we get what’s most valuable in return.