World Youth Day USA Guides Retreat Manual | Page 21

Two pilgrim friends journeyed from Jerusalem,

Leader: Jesus, you are the beginning and the

alone and afraid. You walked alongside them,

end, you are the source of all life and the reason

broke open the Scriptures, and they recognized

we embark on this journey.

you in the breaking of the bread.
You have called each one of us to be your
You returned to the Upper Room, where the

follower. You send us forth to proclaim your

disciples were locked in fear. You sent the Holy

word, and to be your hands and feet in the

Spirit to be with them and promised that you

world. Make us worthy to do your work and to

would come again.

be your presence to everyone we meet.

Jesus, you were once a pilgrim, and

May this journey that we are on draw us into

you invite us to be pilgrims, too.

greater friendship with you, and may it unite us
eternally with you, forever and forever.

Silent Reflection
Spend about five minutes in silent reflection.

ALL: Amen.

Consider the following question: “How am I
being invited to be on pilgrimage with Jesus?”

Conclusion
May the Almighty God be with us this day

The Lord’s Prayer

and bless us with peace.

Leader: Remembering all who are in need of
our prayers this day, we pray together the

+ In the name of the Father,

words that Jesus taught us.

and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
If a priest is present, he can conclude the rite

ALL: Our Father, who art in heaven …

with the usual blessing.

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