Find Beauty in Sacrifice
Each October, pilgrims from across the U.S. come together for a two-day, 35-mile penitential walk to offer physical and spiritual sacrifices for the defense of the traditional family and the sanctity of life. Open to the whole family, the Three Hearts Pilgrimage invites you to find the true, beautiful, and good in sacrifice, and to speak heart to heart with the Lord. It’s not for everyone. It’s tough, and painful, and grueling—sound fun yet? It’s also profoundly powerful! Just ask those who attended last year. For a second year in a row I am asking the parish to make this a priority, to set aside October 9th, 10th, and 11th to make this pilgrimage.
For more information about the pilgrimage check out their website or check out information below.
As I said, it is not for everyone. If you don’t think you could physically make the pilgrimage, your family commitments don’t allow it, or you just don’t have it on your heart to do so at this time, I would still like to encourage each of you to set aside these days to make a pilgrimage spiritually—individually or as a family.
You can walk with us and support us spiritually by:
· Setting this weekend aside October 9th – 11th to rest in the Lord;
· Spending time with your family;
· Making an extra holy hour (perhaps each day);
· Praying the Rosary (perhaps at the clinic for 40 Days for Life);
· Doing acts of penance in reparation for attacks on the family and on the dignity of human life;
· Giving alms (perhaps at HELP Pregnancy Aid); through the Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Drive or sponsoring a pilgrim.
· Walking some distance here in Grand Rapids united with the pilgrims in Oklahoma
· Sponsoring a young person or family who is walking.
Three Hearts Pilgrimage Details
Sacred Heart of Jesus has secured a chapter, called Cor Jesu, to walk in the Three Hearts Pilgrimage again this year. Please check out the detailed Pilgrims Guide below, to answer any questions you might have. Please note there is a multi step process to sign up.
1. Sign up for the Three Hearts Pilgrimage, via their site. This ensures that you are connected with the Sacred Heart of Jesus chapter. While signing up, please use our promo code, SACREDHEART2025, and you will not be charged through their website. All funds will be collected from you, by Sacred Heart of Jesus, and paid on your behalf. See details below for cost breakdown.
1. LINK TO SECURE TICKETS
2. Once you have secured your tickets, please let us know of your confirmation by filling out the form below, so we can communicate with you regarding details of the Pilgrimage as we get closer.
3. LINK TO LET SH KNOW
4. Please note the costs for the trip below, and the sponsorship opportunities to help defray the cost (see below.) Still have more questions, check out the detailed Pilgrim Guide.
Details
October 8-12, 2025
10/8 Depart Sacred Heart in the evening
10/9 Arrive in Oklahoma by noon to set up camp
10/10 Start Day 1 of the walk
10/11 Start Day 2 of the walk, Mass at the abbey, depart from abbey via bus
10/12 Arrive back at Sacred Heart in the afternoon
Transportation via Coach Bus and Pilgrimage Cost
Youth $250
Adult $300
All ages welcome, when accompanied by a parent/guardian. Students in Grades 8-12 are invited to attend on their own.
Those willing to arrange their own travel can discuss costs with Laureen Fish, the Parish Manager. All are welcome on the bus. Do not wait to register, we anticipate this trip filling quickly.
