JUST LIFE - Lauren Heithaus - History of Pilgrimage in Britain

Pilgrimage has been at the heart of Christian life for centuries, but what does it really mean? In this episode of Just Life on Radio Maria, we’ll uncover the history of pilgrimage in Britain, from the sacred journeys of early Christians to the great medieval pilgrim routes—and how the Reformation nearly erased them. As we go through the Jubilee Year of Hope, pilgrimage is making a  return, not just to shrines and cathedrals, but to places of history, culture, and faith. This episode sets the stage for a deeper journey into the pilgrim paths of the UK—both well-known and hidden—showing how pilgrimage is alive and waiting to be rediscovered. 

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