In the spiritual experience of pilgrimage those who have a weaker faith have the opportunity to strengthen it by seeing the stronger faith of others; those who have less patience get strength by observing the patience of others; those who pray shorter and more superficially are enriched and renewed by the fervent prayer of others.
During the pilgrimage others influence us. Similarly we influence others by the way we understand participation in pilgrimage. Generally pilgrims are thirsty for more spiritual life either because their parish or monastery can not always give it to them, or because they have became over accustomed to these places.
Pilgrimage goes against the routine. Pilgrimage becomes a source of inner joy and peace and an opportunity for spiritual enrichment when prayer vigil, confession, communion and spiritual dialogue with other pilgrims are a part of it.
