Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD
April 8, 2024
South Korea
“Upon all of you who have been invited to my great banquet, I bestow my love combined with God’s blessing.” This is the message of Our Lady of Naju to all pilgrims that visit her in Naju.
The Blessed Virgin Mary began weeping through her statue owned by Julia Kim in Naju, Korea, on June 20, 1985. Since then, she has conveyed numerous messages and other miraculous signs, urging all her children in the world to repent of their sins and return to God. Our Lady has also called for conversion from a self-centered life to a life that is pleasing to God. Join a 6-day Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Naju with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD, on April 8-13, 2024. Experience the healing touch of Our Lady of Naju that overflows with God’s abundant love and graces.
Your pilgrimage begins with a visit to the Mirinae Shrine. The site holds the graves of St. Andrew Kim Daegeon, Korea’s first Catholic saint; his mother, Ursula; Bishop Ferreol, the third head of the Joseon Parish, who ordained St. Andrew Kim Daegeon to priesthood; and Vincentius Lee Minsik, who buried St. Kim’s body. This holy site is a serene and peaceful sanctuary.
Onward to Naju to visit the House of the Blessed Mother, which houses the weeping statue of the Blessed Mother. Pray the Stations of the Cross at the Naju Holy Mountain, site of a miraculous spring, referred to as the Naju Water of Graces, that has been instrumental in numerous healings.
Continue your pilgrimage to the village of Solmoe, where the first Korean Catholic priest, St. Andrew Kim Daegeon, was born. This is also the birthplace of Korean Catholicism. Proceed to Haemi, also called “The Graves of the Unknown Martyrs”. The Haemi Martyrdom Holy Ground is the site where about 2,000 Catholics were buried alive during a mass persecution of Korean Catholics by the Joseon Dynasty between 1866 and 1882. Celebrate mass at the sublime Haemi Shrine Church.
Next stop is the Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of Namyang, also known as Rosary Hill. Here, a large number of Catholics were martyred during the Great Byungin Persecution. The opportunity to pray the rosary at the 20-decade Rosary Road, a picturesque walk bordered by trees and shrubs, is one of the highlights of your visit.
Wind down your pilgrimage in the exotic city of Seoul, where old traditions and modern trends coexist in harmony. Seoul is graced by the Han River, which flows through the center of the city, and the majestic Mount Namsan, which overlooks the whole city. Visit the Saenamto Shrine, a sacred place where thousands of Catholics, including St. Andres Kim Daegeon, were executed.
Head for the Jeoldusan Martyr’s Shrine, dedicated to those who gave up their lives during the Byeongin persecutions in 1866. Here, the Joseon government punished, targeted, and brutally murdered many French and native Korean Roman Catholics. Hence, the place became known as “Beheading Mountain”.
Take a pause from your everyday concerns and embark on a life-changing journey. Join a Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Naju with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD, on April 8-13, 2024. May this pilgrimage be a stepping stone to move your spirit.
with Fr. Jerry Orbos, SVD
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