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Join Brad
as we discover the spiritual riches of England
Contemplative
England:
A Pilgrimage
May
8 to May 21, 2004
The spiritual riches of England await you in the beauty of an English
Springtime. Before the tourist rush of summer, the inner riches of this remarkable landscape open up to the
thoughtful visitor.
We begin our pilgrimage in
Surrey at Waverly Abbey, the first Cistercian Abbey in all of Great
Britain. We continue west across the Salisbury and Wiltshire plains to
Glastonbury, travel north through Coventry to Yorkshire, then south, winding our
way down the eastern side of England through Norwich where we finally set our
sites on Canterbury.
May 8, 2004: Travel Day
May 9, 2004:
Following an early morning arrival in London,
we meet our driver and load our bus for a short drive to Waverly Abbey, the
first Cistercian house in England. Another short drive takes us to the medieval
town of Winchester where we will “look jet-lag in the eye” and hike to the
top of St. Catherine’s Hill to walk a turf labyrinth. Dinner at
our hotel near Winchester.
STAY: Winchester
 May
10, 2004:
Mystery is the theme of today’s discoveries.
We begin by exploring the Uffington white horse; the oldest and most mysterious
chalk horse in all of Britain. A short drive takes us to the town of Avebury,
where we’ll be free to wander through a 1400-foot wide Neolithic stone circle.
Back to Salisbury for the mysteries of cathedral prayer as we enjoy evensong
with the girls choir of Salisbury cathedral.
STAY: Winchester
May
11, 2004:
Following a visit to Old Sarum, we’ll follow
the ancient pilgrimage route to Glastonbury, the ancient Isle of Avalon. A stop
for lunch in Bradford-Upon-Avon will give you time to explore one of England's
loveliest villages.
STAY: Glastonbury
 May
12, 2004:
Shrouded in Arthurian legend and rich in
mystical associations, the town of Glastonbury was once one of the most
important destinations for pilgrims in England. You can spend your day
hiking to the Tor, meditating at the Chalice Well, discovering the mystery
of the Holy Thorn and wandering the grounds of Glastonbury Abbey.
STAY: Glastonbury
 May
13, 2004:
Our morning drive through the Somerset
countryside will take us to the town of Olney, site of the parish church served
by John Newton, author of “Amazing Grace.” We’ll
explore the roots of this well-loved song and take time to sing in his honor. A
short drive to Coventry will allow us to enjoy evensong in the modern Cathedral,
and to offer prayers for peace in the bombed-out ruin of the old cathedral with
the international society of the Cross of Nails, an Anglican-based group
committed to reconciliation.
STAY: Coventry
May
14, 2004:
A morning drive into the Peaks district
will allow us to see some of England’s most beautiful country-side and to
explore an ancient “cathedral,” a mysterious stone circle surrounded by a
perfectly preserved ringed mound. On to the stunning beauty of the York Minster,
Europe’s largest Gothic church North of the Alps, where a guide will direct us
to some of the oldest stained glass in England.
STAY: A Country Inn near York
May
15, 2004:
Today, we explore the extensive remains of one of the most dramatic Cistercian
Abbeys in all of England. Riveaulx Abbey is set in the steep wooded valley of
the River Rye. Following a quiet morning at Riveaulx, we’ll enjoy lunch in the
quaint market town of Helmsley and spend the afternoon in the medieval town of
Ripon. Dinner at the Fairfax Arms.
STAY: A Country Inn near York
 May
16, 2004:
The morning is free or you may choose to pray and celebrate mass near our
country inn with the modern monastic community at Ampleforth Abbey. Following
worship, we’ll drive through the heart of James Herriot country to the
dramatic seaside town of Whitby. Whitby’s history
dates back to the 7th century and a Celtic monastery for men and
women founded by the Abbess Hilda who hosted the famous “synod of Whitby.”
The abbey ruins perched on the cliff and the modern visitor’s center give us
an in-depth understanding of this important event.
STAY: A country inn near York
 May
17, 2004:
Today begins with a walk on Europe’s smallest turf labyrinth (26 by 22 feet)
located in the countryside near our inn. Called the “city of Troy” turf
maze, this seven-circuit, Celtic labyrinth is maintained in excellent condition.
As we make our way South to Julian’s city of Norwich, we’ll visit the
pilgrimage site at Walsingham. After arriving in Norwich, we’ll discover England’s finest
medieval examples of the “Green Man” carved as ceiling bosses in the Norwich
cathedral.
STAY: Norwich
 May
18, 2004:
Julian of Norwich was an anchoress who lived in the center of Norwich City in a
cell attached to the church of St. Julian, and who put into writing the
Revelations or Showings of Divine Love she received in 1373. Visiting St.
Julian’s church and the cell where Julian lived and prayed, we’ll spend the
day with Father Martin Smith and some “friends of Julian” as we learn more
about this “great lady of the spiritual life.”
STAY: Norwich
 May
19, 2004:
Called the “Green Way,” one of the early pilgrim routes through England
stretched from the shrine of Walsingham to the cathedral at Ely. As we make our
way to Canterbury, we’ll explore this pilgrim road. Also known as “the
women’s pilgrim route,” women saints are celebrated all along the way, from
St. Etheldreda of Ely to St. Withburga of East Dereham. These women had great
spiritual power, strength and authority.
STAY: Canterbury
May
20, 2004:
For hundreds of years, Canterbury was the most important pilgrimage center in
all of England. It was here in 1169 that St. Thomas Becket was killed by agents
of the King. Forever carved into
history by Chaucer in his book, The Canterbury Tales, Becket’s shrine
became the destination for thousands of pilgrims. Today, Canterbury’s
beautiful cathedral is home to the archbishop, spiritual leader of the worldwide
Anglican Communion. Canterbury is alive with history, spirituality and lore.
After exploring the city, our pilgrimage ends with a closing celebration.
STAY: Canterbury
May
21, 2004:
We fly home from England forever changed by the history, beauty, people and
spirit of this unique place.
If
you want to learn the difference between religion and spirituality, this is the
tour for you!
— Vicki, A
social worker from Denver and participant in the 2001 tour.
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are people saying about Illuminated Journeys?
Please take note:
Accessibility:
Many
of the places we visit and explore reflect the rugged, isolation of early
English Christians. In order to reach these sacred prayer cells, stone circles
and monasteries, we will travel part way by foot. This pilgrimage is not
recommended for those who have severe health problems or limited mobility.
Group
size:
Because this pilgrimage is limited to
twenty participants, we
recommend sending your deposit early to ensure a place.
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