Posted on 09/03/2019 12:08:33 PM PDT by familyop
I would be happy to elaborate.
“....To gain a plenary indulgence during this Holy Year of Mercy, the following is necessary: Have an interior disposition of detachment from all sin, go to confession, receive holy Communion, pray for the Holy Father’s intentions and make a pilgrimage to a basilica or another designated place, such as a cathedral....Receiving an indulgence is really about receiving God’s mercy and love, which is what this Holy Year of Mercy is all about!....”
During the Holy Year of Mercy, I entered 4 different cathedrals through their special doors on my trip across Spain. I completed all of the various other requirements.
It made the pilgrimage even more of a religious event for me.
http://www.nwcatholic.org/spirituality/ask-father/catholic-church-belief-in-indulgences.html
In the year 2021, the Holly door at the cathedral in Santiago will open again to all pilgrims.
A Compostella is a document issued by the church to a pilgrim. One, must first get a “passport” and then fill it with stamps. At least two every day during your pilgrimage from your start to finish. It is proof that you moved from point A to Santiago and collected stamps at various churches, public buildings, places to stay or eat. It also documents your journey. It prevents people from showing up at the Cathedral and claiming they spend several days walking when they did not perform a pilgrimage.
People have been doing the Camino since the Middle Ages and there are lots of special traditions associated with performing such a pilgrimage.
http://www.theroadtosantiago.com/getting-your-compostelapilgrims-mass.html
No.
The St. James medal was not for protection, it was to be a reminder of where I was headed (to the tomb of St. James) and why I was there.
As to ancient protection that was provided by certain knights.
“...the Spanish Order of the Knights of Santiago of the Sword (Caballeros de Santiago de la Espada), founded in 1167. Their original aim was to fight the Moors to protect Christianity. Their duties extended to guard the pilgrimage route and they patrolled the roads to protect and provide hospitality to pilgrims......”
Today, protection is provided by the Guardia Civil police officers and local police along the route.
LOL!
Thanks for the explanation.
Thanks again for taking time to explain these things to me.
Googling stuff will getcha all kinds of info; but hardly ever gets you a response from someone who has experienced it.
Not this one.
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