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Pilgrim Journey

A pilgrimage is one of the most soul-searching journeys that any human being can

experience and achieve emotional contentment. It has a huge impact on people’s lives as it

brings healing in various aspects of life including religion and relationships with the spiritual

self and also other people. Going on a pilgrimage is one of the things I hope and wish to do

before my life comes to an end. In fact, if I was in a suitable position I would embark on a

pilgrim journey to Jerusalem at a place called Via Dolorosa which translates to ‘ways of

sorrows.’ This is the road which Jesus walked to his crucifixion at Golgotha from Pontius

Pilate’s place where he was sentenced. It is also the most sacred of Christian byways and

would be a perfect destination for me as it would provide me with an opportunity to gain

spiritual enlightenment, healing, and reconnection with my religious side. I would prefer to

walk alone despite this being an unfamiliar place which may be a bit confusing due to the

many twists and turns that it has. This is because it would bring me the desired results

quicker.

My target in going on the pilgrimage would be to achieve emotional and mental

strength and courage to undertake life and also a bigger understanding of Jesus’ sacrifice. This

is because so far in life I have often been reluctant towards taking up new opportunities and

experiences as I feel unsure of the outcomes. Via Dolorosa would help me change my attitude

and take of things in life to positivity and courage. Walking the byway by myself would help

me to get a solitary moment to think of and meditate on the sufferings Jesus selfless

underwent. This place would offer a visual feeling of what and how Jesus underwent on his

way to the cross without giving up or seeking an escape. I would also help me with

strengthening the bonds and nature of my relationships. I strongly feel and believe that the

pilgrimage would impact great positive changes in how I make decisions in my life.

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Once I get to Golgotha, I would light a candle and say a prayer in remembrance of

Jesus’ sufferings to and at the cross. To me, this would be a gesture meant to show my

gratitude towards Jesus for giving his life for the salvation of human beings. It would also be

a sign of respect towards Jesus and an acknowledgment that his deeds were mighty and not in

vain. The prayer would serve as a bridge towards reconnecting my faith by asking God to

strengthen me for the life that lies ahead of me. It would be a form of communication with

God so as to feel and confirm His presence. In addition to that, I would attend a worship

service after walking back down the path as a mark of a beautiful and successful end of the

pilgrimage. This would act as a practical signature of the completion of my spiritual journey.

Of all the videos of pilgrimage we watched, the most interesting one was of the

woman who went to confront and forgive her son’s murderer. In the society, many people are

often unwilling to let go of the anger and pain caused by others and rarely do they forgive

each other. This case is extraordinary as the woman shows a lot of courage in being willing

and able to forgive her son’s murderer. This woman was obviously in a lot of pain and in need

of emotional healing from her son’s murder. Moreover, the video was inspiring as it taught

me that it is possible to heal from our worst experiences and to even forgive those who bring

us so much hurt. It was also really encouraging that this woman was so willing in her journey.

Contrary to my pilgrimage journey, this woman’s journey had more to do with emotional

healing. Another difference is that her quest was influenced by a very sorrowful occurrence in

her life.

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