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Done: The participants of the Joseph pilgrimage arrived at Reutberg on Saturday morning exhausted but happy.
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The Joseph pilgrims walk 38 kilometers from Munich to the Reutberg.
The pilgrimage is dedicated to Saint Joseph, who is considered the patron saint of families.
Sachsenkam - They are exhausted and happy at the same time as they walk up the steps to the Reutberg Monastery on Saturday morning - in Munich at Mangfallplatz they set off the day before at 9 p.m.
They have walked 38 kilometers.
Many an ignorant passer-by, who perhaps happened to see the group of men in the late evening or early morning hours, might have been surprised: They were the pilgrims of the Joseph pilgrimage who were making their way out of the city away from the streets Took towards Reutberg.
The first port of call at Reutberg is the morning mass
The Joseph pilgrims are here for the seventh time.
As the name suggests, the pilgrimage is dedicated to St. Joseph, who, as the foster father of Jesus, is also considered the patron saint of families and whose memorial day is on March 19th in the calendar.
The first port of call after arriving at Reutberg is to attend the morning mass, where the arrivals are warmly welcomed by Pastor Andreas Wanka and the local churchgoers.
Afterwards, the participants look forward to breakfast, which Superior Sister Benedicta and Sister Faustina have prepared in the monastery guest dining room.
During the meal, organizer Hubert Karolak and his team of helpers talk about what “their” pilgrimage is all about.
Jean de Malliard describes St. Joseph's pilgrimages as having a long history, especially in his home country of France.
That's why, in addition to Germans, there are also many French people in the group, as well as Poles - people who have come together in their communities or outside of it.
“And one or two people bring an acquaintance with them, which creates a colorful mix of nationalities.”
The pilgrims are accompanied by a priest
There are individuals who do not belong to the Christian faith, “but are looking for a connection,” says Karolak.
The pilgrimage unites everyone.
“We travel together, experience nature, pray for families, for marriages, for pregnant women - everyone has their own personal concerns.” The Reutberg Monastery, the priests and the Pope would also be included in the prayer.
The pilgrims are accompanied by a priest.
This time it is the young clergyman Gaspar Brahm, who works in Munich and comes from Chile.
The pilgrims celebrated with him on their route - which leads through the Perlacher and Deisenhofener Forest via Altkirchen and Dietramszell to Reutberg - during the second break near Gumpertsham at night.
“There is also the option to confess while walking,” explains Karolak.
We'll see each other again in a year at the latest
The conversations between each other are also valuable.
“Everyone can see that I’m not alone.” Stephan Bergmann from Mohrenweis appreciates this openness, who is taking part for the second time this year, this time with his son Jannick.
All ages are represented and everyone has the same goal.
“This is living faith and a different image of our church.” New participants are welcome.
If you're not that good on foot, you can get on the train in Deisenhofen and carpool for the way back.
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Sister Benedicta, Sister Faustina and Pastor Wanka are happy that the Joseph pilgrims have chosen the Reutberg as their “spiritual home”.
The farewell after breakfast is no less warm than the greeting.
We'll see each other again in a year at the latest.
(Rosi Bauer)
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