Health & Safety Briefing
Phil McCarthy • March 13, 2023
The model briefing in the link based on the model shared by the Diocese of Leeds for their St Wilfrid’s Way Pilgrimage. The Hearts in Search of God project is grateful for their generosity.
Group leaders should carry out their own risk assessment of the proposed route and adapt the briefing to address the risks identified. The written briefing (Part A) may be circulated to participants well in advance of the walk and the verbal briefing (Part B) given on the day of the walk.
Tim Guile reflects on the historical development of pilgrimage in England & Wales.
John Eade explains why anthropologists and other academics study pilgrimage, how they carry out their work and what has been learnt so far.
Fleur Dorrell considers what makes a journey religious and how this is manifested.
Fleur Dorrell explores the nature of travel and some key journeys in the Bible to help us navigate our own lives.
Professor Gavin D'Costa examines the metaphor of the 'pilgrim people of God' and explains its relevance to the Church today.
Canon Christopher Thomas explains why Pope Francis called us to be Pilgrims of Hope in the Jubilee Year, despite all the challenges of our world.
Fr André Brouillette, SJ, reflects on how pilgrimage is understood theologically.
Phil McCarthy describes how walking pilgrimage can make a positive contribution to the care of creation and the common good.
Frans A. Vossenberg explores the biblical roots of pilgrimage in the story of Abraham and his covenant with God.
Prayers for before setting out on a walking pilgrimage.
