The two key concepts that undergird my faith are pilgrimage and community. it was, therefore, really important for me that my church community sent me off on my Pilgrimage with a blessing. The liturgy below was adapted from a French translation of the Latin original by Brother David Leo fsc. available from the Confraternity of St James.
Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Our help is in the name of the Lord.
Who made heaven and earth.
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Let us pray.
O Lord whose word makes all things holy, bless we beseech you these emblems, rucksacks and boots to be used on this pilgrimage. May all those who carry them arrive safely at the shrine of St. James the Apostle, the objective of their journey. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Presenting the Rucksacks
In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, shoulder this rucksack which will help you during your pilgrimage. May the fatigue of carrying it be expiation for your sins, so that when you have been forgiven you may reach the shrine of St. James full of courage, and when your pilgrimage is over, return home full of joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Presenting the shells and other emblems
Receive these shells and medal, as signs of your pilgrimage. With God’s grace may you behave as a true pilgrim throughout your entire journey and be able to reach your objective.
Amen
Blessing the Pilgrim
Lord Jesus Christ, you taught us through the Apostle St Paul that here below we have no lasting city and must always seek the heavenly city. Hear our prayers for this pilgrim we commission. May the Holy Spirit breathe grace into her heart; enliven her faith, strengthen her hope and feed the flame of her love. May she thus make her pilgrimage in the true spirit of penance, sacrifice and expiation. May the same spirit purify her mind from every evil thought, defend her heart and give her the constant help of his protection. You who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen
May the Lord always guide your steps and be your inseparable companion throughout your journey.
Amen
May our Lady of Roncesvalles grant you her motherly protection, defend you against all dangers of soul and body. Through her intercession may you arrive safely at the end of your pilgrimage.
Amen
May St Raphael the Archangel accompany you throughout your journey as he accompanied Tobias and ward off every contrary or troublesome incident.
Amen
And may almighty God bless you, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Amen
Go in the peace of Christ
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