WHY JOIN US?
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Pilgrimages offer us a break from everyday life to go out into the world and experience God. Wherever we go, the pilgrimage we take is both physical and spiritual. And at the end of the journey we are changed.
To be a pilgrim our spiritual desire is to deepen our faith and intimacy with God. Join us as we take the pilgrims journey to popular spiritual sites in Canada, USA and the world. |
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testimonials
"In my busy and noisy life, I have a frequent need for silence! This is my only way of getting things done and being able to face my responsibilities both personally and at work. The retreat at the Abbey of Gethsemani offered me the peaceful environment I was looking for.
To go on a retreat like this, you somehow have to be nuts: a 1,000 km drive with a group of people you barely know, to spend a long weekend with bunch of old dudes who have dedicated their life to prayer. Might has well party with your friends in Miami beach! But after 3 days of waking up for lauds, walking in nature, sharing on your life and faith struggles and joys with your retreat fellows, you come back changed.
After a retreat like this, you live your life with a new perspective."
- Samuel, Pilgrim
"Going on a pilgrimage to the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky was the most memorable experience for me as a Catholic. I have gone to a number of retreats before. All retreats have given me "faith high" one way or another after coming back, but the silent retreat to the abbey really helped me to link myself to my faith.
There were fun times on the way and back but there were also plenty of silent prayer times just for myself and God. We walked in the woods and praised God in so many ways in that beautiful setting. And we attended the most beautiful Easter Vigil Mass.
The pilgrimage gave you time for collective worship and individual contemplation in a perfect balance. I recommend any pilgrimage planned by GTA Catholic young Adults without any reservation."
- Seung Hyok Lee, Pilgrim
To go on a retreat like this, you somehow have to be nuts: a 1,000 km drive with a group of people you barely know, to spend a long weekend with bunch of old dudes who have dedicated their life to prayer. Might has well party with your friends in Miami beach! But after 3 days of waking up for lauds, walking in nature, sharing on your life and faith struggles and joys with your retreat fellows, you come back changed.
After a retreat like this, you live your life with a new perspective."
- Samuel, Pilgrim
"Going on a pilgrimage to the Abbey of Gethsemani in Kentucky was the most memorable experience for me as a Catholic. I have gone to a number of retreats before. All retreats have given me "faith high" one way or another after coming back, but the silent retreat to the abbey really helped me to link myself to my faith.
There were fun times on the way and back but there were also plenty of silent prayer times just for myself and God. We walked in the woods and praised God in so many ways in that beautiful setting. And we attended the most beautiful Easter Vigil Mass.
The pilgrimage gave you time for collective worship and individual contemplation in a perfect balance. I recommend any pilgrimage planned by GTA Catholic young Adults without any reservation."
- Seung Hyok Lee, Pilgrim
If you have any questions, please contact
Danielle Gonsalves
GTA Catholic Event Organizer
at 647-909-3499 or [email protected].
Danielle Gonsalves
GTA Catholic Event Organizer
at 647-909-3499 or [email protected].
