Pilgrimages will also be encouraged both to the new sanctuary and to that of San José de la Montaña, in Barcelona, which has been governed since its foundation by the Congregation of the Mothers of the Desamparados. Providentially, the current superior general, Father Ruiz details, “is from Talavera”, where the new sanctuary is located, and they have already been promised a relic of Blessed Mother Petra of San José. She also plans to make a pilgrimage to Josephine sites in the Holy Land in the summer of 2025.
The rector is already thinking about creating a network “of friends of the sanctuary for those who live here, but especially for those who live outside of Talavera”, which would serve to hold an annual meeting and have common weekly prayer practices.
Pilgrim’s book to the Sanctuary of San José
In order to facilitate adequate preparation “and help bring out the intended spiritual fruit,” the Archdiocese of Toledo has published a pilgrim’s book in which you can find topics to reflect on that offer the example of Saint Joseph on each of them. Thus, he is invited to meditate on lost or dormant faith, the encounter with Jesus Christ and the need for conversion.