{"id":37098,"date":"2023-11-27T16:55:27","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T16:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spiritours.com\/testimonial-an-unforgettable-pilgrimage-to-italy-with-spiritours\/"},"modified":"2024-09-18T15:00:40","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T15:00:40","slug":"testimonial-an-unforgettable-pilgrimage-to-italy-with-spiritours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spiritours.com\/en\/testimonial-an-unforgettable-pilgrimage-to-italy-with-spiritours\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonial: An Unforgettable Pilgrimage to Italy with Spiritours"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In this article, C\u00e9cile Poulin shares her experience during the pilgrimage to Italy that she took with Spiritours. This testimonial was submitted as part of Spiritours’ 20th-anniversary contest in Category 1.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Ah, Spiritours… The first time I encountered you was in 2017; your name enchanted me: Spirit\u2026 Spiritus\u2026 a tour in spirit\u2026<\/p>

It was a trip to Italy, in partnership with AED, a charitable organization. Yay! I\u2019m on board! The arrangements were made, and I was won over by the team members with whom I corresponded\u2014they were so warm, it felt as if I had known them for a long time. Yet, that wasn\u2019t the case… I live in Northern Ontario, and all our communication was by email or phone.<\/p>

A new love story began with you, Spiritours\u2026 It was with *la bella Italia*. Yes, indeed, I started learning Italian, simply for the joy of learning… I talked to so many people about my trip to Italy that six people from my area joined me. Wonderful!<\/p>

It was an unforgettable trip, with a fantastic team; a trip that transformed my life: discovering the beauty and richness of our past, immersing myself in the remains of Christianity, which was established in a world of idolatry, pausing to meditate and pray in Rome’s churches and basilicas, each displaying majesty and treasures beyond belief.<\/p>

How could I not feel moved, standing in the crowd of visitors, as our beloved Pope Francis passed by, blessing the pilgrims?<\/p>

Then came the moment of \u201ctotal elation\u201d: I was overwhelmed with emotion when I knelt at the entrance of the church of my dear patron saint, Sancta Cecilia, in Trastevere. Words failed me; that moment is forever etched in my heart… What a gift, what grace!<\/p>

Dear Spiritours, I visit your website faithfully because I know that another rejuvenating journey will surely captivate me. In May 2022, during the canonization of Saint Charles de Foucauld, I had the opportunity to be present in Rome, thanks to you, the site I hold so dear… My faith has been enriched, and my friendship bond is strong.<\/p>

Spiritours, you\u2019ve won me over; I am loyal to you and wish you an endless life. My bags are packed; we\u2019ll meet again to discover together another beautiful corner of creation, so beautiful, so beautiful… Thank you for existing!<\/p>

\u2013 By C\u00e9cile Poulin<\/p>

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Note:<\/strong> Spiritours offers a pilgrimage to Italy<\/a> in collaboration with *La Victoire de l\u2019Amour* from June 2 to 13, 2024 (12 days \/ 10 nights)!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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