PRAYERS FOR PILGRIMS 2
We pray for all pilgrims, seekers, companions and travellers on the way.
Christ, may we walk together with you, in solidarity with the poor and
with all of God’s creation.
As we set out, we should remind ourselves of the reasons for our resolve to go on this holy pilgrimage. The place we intend to visit is a monument to the devotion of the people of God. They have gone there in great numbers to be strengthened in the Christian way of life and to become more determined to devote themselves to the works of charity and hospitality. We must also try to bring something to the faithful who live there: our example of faith, hope, and love. In this way both they and we will be enriched by the help we give each other.
These words are from the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians 5:6-10:
We are away from the Lord. So we are always courageous, although we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we. walk by faith, not by sight. Yet we are courageous, and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord. Therefore, we aspire to please him, whether we are at home or away. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.
___________________________________________________________________
Or:
Isaiah 2:2-5--Let us walk in the light of the Lord.
Luke 2:41-51--They went up to Jerusalem for the celebration as was their custom.
Luke 24:13-35--Jesus approached and began to walk along with them.
Hebrews 10:19-25--Let us draw near in utter sincerity and absolute confidence.
1 Peter 2:4-12--As strangers and in exile.Psalm 24
___________________________________________________________________
R. Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
The LORD's are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it.
For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. R.
Who can ascend the mountain of the LORD or who may stand in his holy place? He whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, who desires not what is vain. R.
He shall receive a blessing from the LORD, a reward from God his saviour. Such is the race that seeks for him, that seeks the face of the God of Jacob. R.
God is the beginning and the end of life's pilgrimage. Let us call on him with confidence, saying: R. Lord, be the companion of our journey.
Father all-holy, of old you made yourself the guide and the way for your people as they wandered in the desert; be our protection as we begin this journey, so that we may return home again in safety. (For this we pray:) R.
You have given us your only Son to be our way to you; make us follow him faithfully and unswervingly. (For this we pray:) R.
You gave us Mary as the image and model for following Christ; grant that through her example we may live a new life. (For this we pray:) R.
You guide your pilgrim Church on earth through the Holy Spirit; may we seek you in all things and walk always in the way of your commandments. (For this we pray:) R.
You lead us along right and peaceful paths; grant that we may one day see you face to face in heaven. (For this we pray:) R.
All-powerful God, you always show mercy toward those who love you and you are never far away for those who seek you. Remain with your servants on this holy pilgrimage and guide their way in accord with your will. Shelter them with your protection by day, give them the light of your grace by night, and, as their companion on the journey, bring them to their destination in safety. Amen.
Christ, may we walk together with you, in solidarity with the poor and
with all of God’s creation.
As we set out, we should remind ourselves of the reasons for our resolve to go on this holy pilgrimage. The place we intend to visit is a monument to the devotion of the people of God. They have gone there in great numbers to be strengthened in the Christian way of life and to become more determined to devote themselves to the works of charity and hospitality. We must also try to bring something to the faithful who live there: our example of faith, hope, and love. In this way both they and we will be enriched by the help we give each other.
These words are from the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians 5:6-10:
We are away from the Lord. So we are always courageous, although we know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we. walk by faith, not by sight. Yet we are courageous, and we would rather leave the body and go home to the Lord. Therefore, we aspire to please him, whether we are at home or away. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive recompense, according to what he did in the body, whether good or evil.
___________________________________________________________________
Or:
Isaiah 2:2-5--Let us walk in the light of the Lord.
Luke 2:41-51--They went up to Jerusalem for the celebration as was their custom.
Luke 24:13-35--Jesus approached and began to walk along with them.
Hebrews 10:19-25--Let us draw near in utter sincerity and absolute confidence.
1 Peter 2:4-12--As strangers and in exile.Psalm 24
___________________________________________________________________
R. Lord, this is the people that longs to see your face.
The LORD's are the earth and its fullness; the world and those who dwell in it.
For he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the rivers. R.
Who can ascend the mountain of the LORD or who may stand in his holy place? He whose hands are sinless, whose heart is clean, who desires not what is vain. R.
He shall receive a blessing from the LORD, a reward from God his saviour. Such is the race that seeks for him, that seeks the face of the God of Jacob. R.
God is the beginning and the end of life's pilgrimage. Let us call on him with confidence, saying: R. Lord, be the companion of our journey.
Father all-holy, of old you made yourself the guide and the way for your people as they wandered in the desert; be our protection as we begin this journey, so that we may return home again in safety. (For this we pray:) R.
You have given us your only Son to be our way to you; make us follow him faithfully and unswervingly. (For this we pray:) R.
You gave us Mary as the image and model for following Christ; grant that through her example we may live a new life. (For this we pray:) R.
You guide your pilgrim Church on earth through the Holy Spirit; may we seek you in all things and walk always in the way of your commandments. (For this we pray:) R.
You lead us along right and peaceful paths; grant that we may one day see you face to face in heaven. (For this we pray:) R.
All-powerful God, you always show mercy toward those who love you and you are never far away for those who seek you. Remain with your servants on this holy pilgrimage and guide their way in accord with your will. Shelter them with your protection by day, give them the light of your grace by night, and, as their companion on the journey, bring them to their destination in safety. Amen.