On Wednesday evening, August 4, pilgrims from Gdynia entered the Licheń sanctuary. On that day, they covered the longest, 49 km stretch from Kruszwica to Licheń. In front of the church of St. Dorota was greeted by Fr. Marek Kordaszewski, MIC, parish vicar.
Welcoming the pilgrims, the Marian said: “Live in such a way that, on your way, people will ask where this joy comes from in you. Our Lady of Lichen, hugging the white eagle to her breast, hugs and blesses each of you ”. The words of greeting were accompanied by the sound of the "Jerzy" bell.
„Pogoda jest dla nas w tym roku łaskawa. Rano zrosił nas lekki deszczyk ale dla pielgrzyma to warunki wręcz idealne. Nie ma upałów. Deszcze dzięki Bogu nas omijają, więc pogoda do maszerowania na Jasną Górę jest wymarzona. W This year, the core of the pilgrimage is a group of about 50 people. However, every day someone joins us or ends the pilgrimage. But every single person who - even for a few hours or days - decides to take the trouble of walking on foot is always welcome " - said Fr. Krzysztof Czaja, head of the pilgrimage.
For Ms Renata from Żukowo, it is the first such trip in her life. - “For a long time I wanted to go on a walking pilgrimage to Jasna Góra, but because of my work it was not possible. This year everything turned out so I could go. And I am going with a special intention for me - I am praying for my children, for the protection and blessing of the Mother of God for them ”.
Even today - on the memorial day of St. John Maria Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests - pilgrims will pray in front of the Miraculous Picture of Our Lady of Licheń during the Marian assembly at 21.00. Tomorrow, however, at 10.30 will take part in the Holy Mass. in the parish church of st. Dorothy, after her they will continue their journey.
They will check-in at Jasna Góra on August 12.
Text and photos: Sanctuary Press Office
