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Dear Pilgrims to Portugal, France and Spain,
Greetings of peace and joy to you in our Lord Jesus Christ! I trust that you have been well since our return from this adventurous formation-based pilgrimage to Portugal, France, and Spain. It has been two months since we completed our sacred journey together. I am sure most of you, if not all, will remember this pilgrimage for a long time to come. The journey was more eventful for some of you than for others. For many of you, I am certain that this trip has quite radically changed the way you look at your faith. At life even. This trip brought a brand new experience for our organising team. Never before had our group flights been unprecedentedly cancelled by the airlines upon issuance of flight tickets. Needless to say, just ten days leading to the trip, we were in a state of emergency, furiously looking for the best possible ways for our trip to continue with God's help. We are grateful for how gracious you have been at the point of our announcement regarding what had happened. Such is life. Our recent pilgrimage reminds us to always keep in mind that seasons come and go in the course of human history, but God and His Eternal Word remain the same. Always. As we go through the challenges that confront us in our life journey, remember that ultimately our faith in Jesus Christ is what gives us the resilience to conquer the most difficult of times. This trip serves to remind us, through the lives of our Blessed Mother and the saints, to live our lives as authentic witnesses of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I pray that this inspiration remains with you for a long time to come. My sincere hope and prayer for you is that our trip has strengthened you to carry your crosses, deepen your dependence on God’s strength, and heightened your resolve to joyfully bear all circumstances in life for the greater glory of God (and your own salvation!) In this webpage are the group photographs we’ve taken, made available to you in high resolution as promised, and also the video footage for you to view and to share generously with all your loved ones and friends. Our journey has not ended. We continue to pray for you each day, for all the intentions that you have submitted throughout the pilgrimage. Do keep in touch with us. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all, now and always. Yours most sincerely, Deacon Sherman Kuek OFS VIDEO FOOTAGE |
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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fatima
Sanctuary of St Ignatius of Loyola
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes
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Morning Mass in Fatima
Convent of St Teresa of Avila
Morning Mass in Lourdes
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