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More than 1,200 faithful took to the streets of the nation's capital June 8 to celebrate the arrival of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the Archdiocese of Washington with prayers, songs and a procession.The faithful depart the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception June 8 as they follow the Blessed Sacrament in procession through the streets of the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
Washington was one of many stops along the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage's eastern Seton Route -- named for St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. It's one of four national pilgrimages scheduled to converge in Indianapolis July 16 for the National Eucharistic Congress, which takes place July 17-21. The other three -- the Marian, Serra and Juan Diego routes – are heading to Indianapolis from the north, west and south, respectively.
"He promised, 'I will be with you to the end of the age,'" Garza said."And that is what this pilgrimage shows." "It is truly edifying and beautiful to see this church so full," said Fr Michael J.K. Fuller, general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, who was the homilist at the Mass. He said those on the pilgrimage were"literally on a journey with Christ."
During the Mass, prayers were offered for civic and church leaders and for an end to violence in Ukraine, Haiti and the Holy Land. Each stop included a Scripture reading and reflection and time for adoration. Prayers and reflections were offered in English and Spanish
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