During this talk, Speaker Steve Kerekes of JMJYouth.com talks about his life's work to take people on Pilgrimages, that they might in those travels experience somethig of the majesty, the mystery and the glory of God.   In his reflections, he describes his own search for God's purpose, plan and designs for his life, his encounter with God during travels in his late teens in Europe, and the impact that that had in shaping the person he is, and the person God is calling him to be.  This talk will encourage you because it offers something for everyone, and affirms the universal call to holiness.  We pray that this talk blesses you, as much as it did us. 

Reflection Questions
1. During this talk, Steve described Pilgrimages as recapitulating that desire for us as men and women "to return from Exile".  What are ways in which you find in your spiritual life realizing your spiritual hunger and thirst, and going to God to fulfill it?

2. Steve talks about the miraculous events on pilgrimage: of phyiscal healings or similar manifestations of God's movement among His people. Steve also describes the much more impactful miracle of opening your heart to the graces God is offering.  What are some ways that God is moving in your heart, to deepen your love, your belonging and your identity in Him?

3. JRR Tolkien (a devout believer) once wrote: “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings.  Pilgrimages are "spiritual adventures" - if you were to go on Pilgrimage in the next 12 months, to search and find the answers to the deepest longings in our hearts, where would you travel to, and why?

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