Faithful Departures
Faithful Departures by Stephen Walsh, published by Penguin in 2002, is a thoughtful exploration of pilgrimage through the experiences of five distinct groups. This edition spans 280 pages and is presented in English. Walsh takes readers on a journey to remarkable locations, including Jerusalem, Compostela in Spain, Lourdes, Bosnia, and Rome, while reflecting on his own experiences as a lapsed Catholic.
In this book, readers will find a blend of personal narrative and broader discussions about Catholicism, examining its religious and cultural dimensions. The pilgrimages feature a diverse array of participants, from bourgeois tourists to individuals facing significant challenges, highlighting the varied motivations and meanings behind their journeys. Walsh’s writing invites contemplation on the intersection of faith and personal experience, making it a significant contribution to discussions surrounding religion.
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Stephen Walsh follows five pilgrimages with five sets of extraordinary people to five breathtaking places: bourgeois tourist pilgrims to Jerusalem; ascetics to Compostela in Spain; a mentally and physically disabled group to Lourdes; people who live in siege-like environments to Bosnia; and to Rome with pious working class parishioners. Writing as a lapsed Catholic, this book is one of the author’s personal journey as well as one of general discussion by exploring Catholicism, past and present, religious and cultural, public and personal.
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