Sacred Places, Pilgrim Paths: A Guide to Catholic Pilgrimages in France and Belgium
Barry M Coldrey

180 pages illustrated.

Over the first four months of 2006, the author was on sabbatical in the British Isles, France and Belgium. During that time he visited many sacred places and collected material for a series of books. These are the first of them.

The book explores the idea and purposes of pilgrimage with an historical overview of Christian pilgrimage since the fourth century. The Holy Land, Rome and Santiago de Compostella are the focus at this stage.

However, modern European pilgrimage is predominantly Marian. Mary has made certain places holy ber her presence. The author focuses on Mary's appearances at La Salette, Lourdes, Pontmain, Pellevoisin and L'Ile Bouchard in France; and at Beauraing and Banneux in Belgium. There is a strong emphasis on practical information to assist pilgrims to reach their destinations hassle-free and make the most of the pilgrimage experience.

There are also sections on St Margaret-Mary Alacoque and Paray-Le-Monial, the shrines of St Bernadette Soubirous at Nevers and St Therese at Lisieux. Rocamadour, Mont St Michel, Chartres and Taize are also covered.

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Price: AU$24.95

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