Indian
Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) organized a youth pilgrimage to Vailankanni and
Chennai from September 13 to 15. Thirty-five young pilgrims from across India,
including Rev. Fr. Dominic Pinto, Associate Executive Secretary to the CCBI
Youth Commission, and key ICYM leaders such as National President Mr. Raj Bagh,
participated in this spiritually enriching journey.
The pilgrimage took the youth to significant Christian
sites, including the Vailankanni Shrine, St. Thomas Mount, St. Thomas Shrine,
and Annai Vailankanni Church. At St. Thomas Mount, Rev. Fr. Michael, Rector of
the shrine, shared insights on the life of St. Thomas, offering a deep
connection to the apostle's legacy.
Ms. Apurva Xess, ICYM NEXCO member, echoed this sentiment,
stating, "This pilgrimage brought me to a stage of faith where I felt the
love of our Holy Mother."
The event concluded with a Thanksgiving Mass at Vailankanni
Basilica on September 15, celebrated by Rev. Fr. Dominic Pinto, marking the end
of a journey that left the youth renewed in their faith and filled with hope.
This pilgrimage not only brought the youth closer to their
faith but also fostered unity and shared devotion, creating lasting memories of
spiritual growth and transformation.
I was fortunate to host this important group as it helped me
to build and meet next face of Youth and it helped me share a greater faith to
experience God in real life.
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