Places of pilgrimage - Pilgrimage to the Redon Espic

Places of Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to Redon Espic

On a soft September day the lady arrives at the tiny circular shrine early, to be sure of sharing a few moments alone with Notre Dame.

The well house is already fragrant with the masses of flowers brought earlier in the day. Candles flicker in the soft draught from the unglazed window. The gentle song of insects brings peace.

Quickly she pulls off her sturdy walking shoes, slips on her dainty 'best'. Another pilgrim arrives but, prefering not to intrude on her privacy, leaves quietly to return later.

She says a silent prayer, fervent as she knows how. Later, when her prayer has been answered, she will return with her votive offering in thanks for the blessings of Notre Dame.

Meanwhile, pilgrims from far and near gather at the ancient Abbey above. More candles are lit. Prayers are offered. Ave Marias are sung.

Leaving the cool stone building slowly, we savour these moments of benediction. At last all are gathered on the soft turf beyond the ancient doorway. Led by the elderly priest we wend our way slowly down the lane, singing a sacred chant just as generations have before us.

We arrive once more at the circular stone well chapel.

The lady with the shoes joins our prayers.

We are all blessed.

Other Pilgrimages
To The Enchanted Forest
To the Rag Well
To The Resurgence
To Aureil
To Mont Saint-Michel

Pilgrim Blessings
Pilgrim at the well
The Pilgrim Blessing
An Irish Blessing
The Pilgrim's Journey
The Blessing of Lluc

La Vouivre - Extrait du livre "La VOUIVRE, UN SYMBOLE UNIVERSEL" de Kintia Appavou et Régor R. Mougeot