Day 6 - Pilgrimage to the Holy Land - St. Bridget of Sweden Novena

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Day 6: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land — Walking in the Footsteps of Christ – St. Bridget of Sweden Novena

Quote from the Revelations

“If thou wouldst be My companion, walk where I have walked, and let My love be thy path.”
—Revelations, Book V, Chapter 12

Reflection
In the later years of her life, St. Bridget traveled to the Holy Land. Despite her age and fragile health, she undertook the journey with reverence and determination. Every place she visited—Bethlehem, Nazareth, the Mount of Olives, Gethsemane, Calvary—became a place of prayer and encounter.

As she walked where Jesus had walked, her heart opened more fully to the mysteries of His life. Her time in Jerusalem was marked by profound interior experiences, which she received and recorded in obedience. The path was long and difficult, but she offered it to the Lord in love.

At Calvary, her soul was especially united to the Passion of Christ. She also drew close to the sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, who had stood there in silence and strength. The Virgin’s maternal suffering became a source of grace for Bridget, helping her to remain close to Jesus in prayer and sacrifice.

Bridget returned from the Holy Land strengthened in faith and ready for the final chapter of her earthly journey.

How her life speaks to us today
Each of us is called to walk with Christ—not by going to distant places, but by turning toward Him in daily life. Bridget shows us that prayer, fidelity, and love can lead us to union with the Lord, even through suffering and uncertainty.

Prayer for Intercession
St. Bridget, faithful pilgrim and servant of Christ,
you walked the sacred roads of the Holy Land with love and devotion.
Pray for us, that we may carry our crosses with grace
and remain close to Jesus through every trial.
Help us to honor the sorrows of His Blessed Mother
and to open our hearts to the mysteries of salvation.
We entrust to your intercession the intention we carry in this novena.
Guide us to walk in love and faithfulness.
Amen.

St. Bridget of Sweden, pray for us