The annual walking pilgrimage at Sancoale

Roxanne D'silva

The annual Lenten walking pilgrimage was held at Sancoale on February 26, 2023.

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Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao, priests, religious and lay Catholics, as well as some people from other religions participated in this walking pilgrimage.

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Highlighting the sacrificial aspect of the walk, his eminence reminded the faithful about the sacrifice Jesus Christ offered for the salvation of the world by humbling himself.

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Filipe Neri Cardinal Ferrao himself walked with the people from Goa-Velha to Sancoale.

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People began their journey to the venue as early as 12 am.

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At the beginning of the season of Lent, this walking pilgrimage is an opportunity for Catholics to do penance and pray.

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People have testified that their prayers have been heard as a result of their penitential walk.

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