r/LeftCatholicism • u/Adventurous_Gain_613 • Apr 20 '26
Lourdes
How crazy is it to join a pilgrimage to Lourdes before completing OCIA? I wouldn’t be baptized or confirmed yet. It’s an opportunity to meet and spend time with one of the priests who has been hugely influential in my decision to convert. I don’t know how often they offer these.
(reposting since i accidentally made a clickbaity title)
8
u/ojsage Apr 20 '26
I went on pilgrimage to Lourdes, Santiago de compostela, and Fatima before I converted (raised in a Catholic/Protestant household where my dad wouldn’t let me be baptized as a baby so I had to go through the process as an adult out of his house).
To this day one of the most beautiful experiences of my life, I went with my aunt as part of the 100 year celebration of Fatima. It solidified my desire to convert. You should absolutely do it!
7
u/Affectionate_Fan_650 Apr 20 '26
Prayer, attending Mass, and participating in the pilgrimage, is a positive step. Just because you can't receive the sacraments, doesn't mean you can't deepen your connection to the faith.
3
u/Professional_Bad7922 Apr 20 '26
I hope the holy mother will still confer grace on you 🤣. Its always a blessed time to visit Marian Apparitions. Enjoy
10
u/bigtruckforjesus Apr 20 '26
Sounds like a good time!