CTS Christian Shrines Series
David Baldwin
Catholic Truth Society
ISBN 9781784691004
CTS Booklet D805
This book was a complete surprise to me. I read it because of the authors and the series. I have read over 75 books from the Catholic Truth Society in just over the last year. I can honestly say I had never thought of pilgrimage to Poland. Even with all the great saints that have come from there, it literally never crossed my mind. But after reading this volume, if money was not an issue, I could see myself going there for an extended trip or for several trips. David Baldwin immerses the reader in so many places, and many saints. This book is an incredible read.
This is the eleventh volume in the CTS Christian Shrines series that I have read. I approached this volume with completely new eyes. I have personally had an interest in Pilgrimage, for as long as I can remember. I have written about personal pilgrimage, and previously written about my desire for pilgrimage. I have a university degree in Religious Studies with a specialization in Roman Catholic Thought I would have loved to have had books from this series, and many from the CTS catalog to use as resources during my schooling. But back to this specific volume on Pilgrimage to Poland.
The sections in this book are:
Why Poland
A Catholic Country
Variety of pilgrim destinations
People
Geography
A turbulent history
Christianity
World Wars
Practical Thoughts
Mercy and Reconciliation
Krakow and the Royal Cathedral
Krakow
Wawel Hill
The Royal Cathedral
First Impressions
Once Inside
Zygmunt Bell Tower
Altar of Jesus Crucified
Meditation before a Crucifix
Side chapels and monuments
Zygmunt Chapel
Crypts
The Old Town of Krakow
Our lady of the Assumption
Meditation
Visitors’ section
The Church of St Barbara
The Church of St Adalbert
Contrasting churches
The Dominican church of the Holy Trinity
The Franciscan church of St Francis of Assisi
The Church of St Andrew’s
Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy and the John Paul II Centre
Foundation
The Basilica
Meditation
Chaplet to the Divine Mercy
Adoration Chapel
Adoration Meditation
Convent chapel
Meditation
Prayer
John Paul II Centre
Around and About Krakow
Nowa Huta
Arka Pana
Inside
Church dedicated to St Maximillian Kolbe
Contrasting churches
Cistercian Abby at Mogila
The Church of St Bartholomew
Benedictine Monastery at Tyniec
The Salt Mines
St Kinga’s Chapel
Kalwaria Sanctuary and Wadowice
Kalwaria
Our Lady of the Angels
Calvary Way
Wadowice
Basilica of the Presentation
Side chapels
Museum
The Church of St Peter the Apostle
Three places worth a visit
Warsaw
Lichen
Zakopane
Our Lady of Czestochowa
The Black Madonna
Monastery
Chapel of Our Lady of Czestochowa
Act of Consecration
The Basilica
Unusual Stations of the Cross
Auschwitz
Meditation
Oswiecim
Auschwitz II and III
Unknown Numbers
Auschwitz I
Grim Displays
The Children
Prayer
Black II
Meditation
Crematorium
Prayer
Meditation
Birkenau
Victims’ Monument
Meditation – Kaddish – Jewish prayer for the Dead
Centre for Information, Meetings, Dialogue,
Education and Prayer:
The Carmelite convent
The Parish of the Franciscan Friars
Mercy and Reconciliation
As can bee seen there is a lot of content in just over 100 pages of this book. This book refers to several other Books from CTS, specifically books about some of the Saints of Poland or the concentration camps. It was a book that inspired me to prayer. It was a book that has sparked an interest in this country, and the faith of the people there. I want to see pictures of many of the places highlighted in this pilgrimage book. I know I will reread this book and pray my way through it again soon. And it has sparked a quest for knowledge about this country, the churches, the shrines, and the Saints. In my opinion the only drawback is this book only comes in a physical format, many of the books in the series are available as eBooks and I really wish this was one of them.
This is another great book in an excellent series. Maybe the best of the series.
Other Books in the CTS Christian Shrines Series:
Message of Assisi
Message of Fatima
Message of Guadalupe
Message of Walsingham
Santiago: Santiago de Compostela - The Pilgrim Way of St James
Pilgrim’s Companions:
Why Pilgrimage?
Fatima - A Pilgrim's Companion
Glastonbury - A Pilgrim's Companion
Holy Land - A Pilgrim's Companion
Lisieux - A Pilgrim's Companion
Poland: A Pilgrim's Companion
Rome - A Pilgrim's Companion
Pilgrim France: Shrines and Pilgrim Places
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