While we may associate the word pilgrimage with specific religious events and travels, it is in the bigger picture a life's journey back to God. A Christian's entire life is a pilgrimage. In fact, we speak of our Church as a pilgrim Church. A pilgrimage is but one more expression of our passage from birth through life and back to our Father. It is what we celebrate in the Eucharist each time we come together as a Christian community.
Every pilgrimage has signposts, milestones.
In Ireland they are round stone towers and cairns . In every Catholic church the Stations of the Cross line the walls to remind us of Jesus' passion and death. In our liturgical life, Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter, holy days such as All Saints Day, all mark the Church's seasons. For baptismal candidates in an RCIA program, Lenten Sundays lead the way to Easter initiation in Christ's life. Tracing the steps of the saints and missionaries may inspire you.