FATIMA, SANTIAGO DE Compostela & LOURDES
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J o i n Pilgrim Pathways on a pilgrimage to.. Fatima, Santiago de Compostela & Lourdes June 25—July 6, 2012 $3,995 per person from Seattle Spiritual Director: Fr. Daniel Wetzler Group Leader: Sylvia Howes www.pilgrimages.com/frwetzler Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary & Contacts Day 1 – June 25 - USA - Lisbon carved scallop shells symbol of the pilgrimage to Santiago which deco- Depart from Seattle for the overnight flight to Lisbon, Portugal. Dinner rate its façade; the University; the cathedrals; the Roman Bridge; San and breakfast will be served on board. Marcos and San Martin churches Bridge; San Marcos and San Martin Day 2 & 3 – June 26 & 27 - Arrive Lisbon - Santarem - Fatima churches, and more. We will enjoy a delicious dinner in a local restaurant Upon arrival in Lisbon you will find your luggage and exit the baggage before continuing to our hotel for a restful overnight. claim into the arrivals hall where you will be greeted by a tour guide and/ Day 7 – July 1 - Santander - Lourdes or driver. You will be escorted to the vehicle which will then take you on After breakfast, we will make an early departure to Lourdes. Along our a sightseeing tour of this beautiful Portuguese city. We will visit the Ca- trip, we will motor through the spectacular Pyrenees Mountains. Nestled thedral, St. Jerome's Monastery, Saint Anthony's Church (the patron in the mountains stands picturesque Lourdes, the birthplace of St. Ber- saint of lost objects), Belem Quarter, the Belem Tower, 25 April Bridge, nadette to whom Our Lady appeared in 1858 near the Grotto of Massa- and Discoveries Monument. Our drive will also take us through the Basil- bielle. We arrive in time for dinner at our hotel before retiring to our ica of the Star, Rossio Square, Commerce Square and Marquee of Pom- rooms for a restful night's sleep. ba Square. We will then depart for Santarem, one of the oldest cities in Day 8 – July 2 - Lourdes the world. We will walk through its narrow streets to the Church of St. Today, you will have time to pray with your fellow pilgrims from around Stephen, containing the oldest recorded Eucharistic miracle. This miracle the world, in Lourdes. You will have an opportunity to: Attend Mass at has been on continuous display since 1269 A.D. We will celebrate Mass the Grotto, watch a video presentation telling the story of Lourdes, and at this holy site. We then continue on to Fatima, where the Blessed walk in the footsteps of St. Bernadette. See Boly Mill where St. Berna- Mother appeared in 1917 to three simple shepherd children and exhort- dette was born, and the "Cachot," an abandoned prison where Berna- ed mankind to pray for world peace. We arrive in time for dinner and dette's impoverished family lived. Join your prayers with those of pilgrims retire for a restful evening. After breakfast the next morning, we begin from around the world as you pray for the sick, drink water from the mi- our day celebrating Mass at the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. After raculous spring or submerge yourself in the healing baths. Mass we begin our tour of Fatima where we will experience the beauty of Experience Christ's love as you walk the life-sized Stations of the Cross this spiritual town. We will see the Basilica, the site of Francesco and overlooking the holy Grotto.Kneel in the chapel built on the very rock of Jacinta's graves, the Hamlet of Aljustrel, where the children lived, and the Grotto, in obedience to the request of the "Immaculate Conception." Valinhos, the site of Our Lady's appearance after the children's return Evenings are free for optional Blessed Sacrament Procession before from prison. Experience Christ's love as you walk and follow the Stations dinner. Your role in the universal church will have new meaning as you of the Cross along the Via Sacra (The Sacred Way) culminating in the join the candlelight procession and group rosary. (candle light procession Chapel of Calvary, which overlooks all of Fatima. Join your prayers with and group rosary April through October only). those of pilgrims from around the world as you pray for the sick, drink Day 9 – July 2 - Lourdes – Montserrat Monastery water from the miraculous well. Attend the blessing of the sick and par- After breakfast we make our way to Montserrat, home to the dramatically ticipate in nightly candlelight processions requested by Our Lady. Time set Benedictine monastery. On a rugged mountainside we will visit the for private devotions before dinner and a restful night's sleep. Shrine of Our Lady of Montserrat. Since the 12th-century, pilgrims have Day 4 – June 28 - Fatima – Coimbra – Santiago de Compostela been drawn to the mountain to venerate the miraculous statue of the Arise this morning to head forward to Santiago de Compostela. Along Black Madonna. According to Catholic tradition, the statue of the Black the way, you will stop in Coimbra. While it served as the nation’s capital Virgin of Montserrat was carved by St. Luke around 50 AD and brought during the High Middle Ages, it is known better for its university, the Uni- to Spain. It was later hidden from the Moors in a cave, where it was re- versity of Coimbra, which is one of the oldest in Europe and the oldest discovered by shepherds in 880 AD. They saw a bright light and heard academic institutions in the Portuguese-speaking world. Dinner and heavenly music that eventually led them to the grotto and the statue. The overnight in Santiago de Compostela. Bishop of Manresa, present at the discovery, suggested that it be moved Day 5 – June 29 - Santiago De Compostela to Manresa, but the small statue was discovered to be so heavy it could Visit Cathedral of St. James is one of the finest examples of architecture not be lifted. Thus the Virgin had indicated her will to stay on Montserrat in all of Europe. As pilgrims, we have the opportunity to climb the stairs to be venerated there. In the 11th-century, the abbot-bishop Oliba found- behind the high altar to visit the crypt where the relics of St. James are ed a monastery on the mountain of Montserrat next to one of the chap- preserved, touch the central pillar (Portico de La Gloria), view the els, where the Benedictine Abbey is still preserved. Dinner and overnight 'botafumeiro' and admire the wealth of medieval art inside the Cathedral, in Montserrat. before visiting the cloister museum. Enjoy a stroll on own, though the Day 10 – July 3 - Montserrat – Barcelona - Montserrat beautiful streets of Santiago de Compostela, the city of the apostle, full Following breakfast, we will enjoy a tour of Barcelona including: pano- of historical buildings and other attractions (before or after dinner). Din- ramic views of the Harbor area, Montjuic, Plaza de España, and Plaza ner and overnight in Santiago de Compostela. de Catalunya. Afterwards, continue on a guided walk through the Gothic Day 6 – June 30 - Santiago de Compostela – Santander (or Garabandal) Quarter to visit the cathedral and to view Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, a Following breakfast, we will make our way to the hamlet of Garabandal. beautiful, unfinished Roman Catholic basilica of impressive proportions. This sparsely populated village consists of only about 90 humble dwell- Spend the afternoon at leisure exploring the colorful markets of Las ings. Little has changed in this rural town since Jun 18, 1961 when four Ramblas. We will make our way back to Montserrat for dinner and over- children had an apparition first of an Angel sent to prepare the children night. for a visit from the Virgin. From Jul 2, 1961 sporadically until Nov 13, Day 11 – July 4 - Montserrat – Zaragoza - Madrid 1965, the Blessed Virgin visited them, speaking, guiding and confiding After breakfast we will depart towards Zaragoza where we will visit the secrets of future events. The children reported a promised future miracle magnificent Basilica del Pilar, built in the place where our Lady appeared at the grove of pine trees on a bluff overlooking the village of Gara- to Saint James. Tradition says that in the early day of the Church, Saint bandal. It will be on the feast-day of a little known martyr of the Eucharist James The Greater was spreading the Gospel in Spain, but making very and coincide with an event in the Church. During your stay you will have little progress. He was dejected and questioning his mission. About 44 time for reflection, devotions and follow the Stations of the Cross. Speak AD, the Virgin Mary, who was still living in Jerusalem at the time, bilocat- with villagers who witnessed the apparitions, attend Mass and bask in ed and appeared to him in a vision to boost his morale. In it, she was the tranquility. Return motor coach trip to our hotel for dinner and over- atop a column or pillar, which was being carried by angels. That pillar is night. After a filling breakfast we depart towards the city of Salamanca. believed to be the same one venerated inside the Basilica. We will also Salamanca is the most graceful city in Spain and for four centuries it was visit the Cathedral of Zaragoza and we will do a walking tour of the city. the seat of one of the most prestigious universities in the world. We will Later we will continue our journey to Madrid for dinner and overnight. have a chance to see many oft he city's sights including the grand Plaza Day 12 - Madrid - USA Mayor, the hub of Salmantine life; the vast Baroque church of La Clere- After breakfast, filled with memories to last a lifetime, we depart for Ma- cía; the Casa de las Conchas (House of Shells), named after the rows of drid Airport for our return flight home to the USA To make a reservation, please contact: 206 Tours Cara Manise tel: (800) 206-8687 ext.