Motorcycle Pilgrimage of Hope – A Journey with Blessed Francis Jordan and Blessed Mary of the Apostles
Dear Parishioners and Friends,
It is with great joy that I invite you to join me and a group of friends as we set out on a unique pilgrimage—traveling by motorcycle to visit various shrines and churches across Canada and the United States. This pilgrimage will not only be a physical journey but also a spiritual adventure, inspired by the lives of the Saints.. In my case the life of Blessed Francis Jordan and Blessed Mary of the Apostles, the founders of the Salvatorian family.
Why This Pilgrimage?
The year 2025 has been declared a Jubilee Year, dedicated to the theme of hope. In the Christian tradition, pilgrimage is a privileged way of praying during such a year. A pilgrimage represents stepping out of everyday life to meet God more deeply—on the road, in the silence of the journey, in the encounter with sacred places, and in the communion of fellow travelers.
That is why we have decided to have this special Motorcycle Pilgrimage of Hope, visiting important churches and shrines connected to our spirit. These places will remind us of our call to make the Savior known to all people, everywhere and by all ways and means.
How Will It Work?
Each stop will follow a simple structure:
- Learn about the place – its history, significance, and connection to Salvatorian spirituality.
- Reflect on the journey – using selected key words such as logo, courage, clothing, threshold to guide our meditation.
- Pray for hope and vocation – using the writings of Blessed Francis Jordan and Blessed Mary of the Apostles as inspiration.
- Offer intentions – before setting out for the next destination, we will pause for prayer, whether the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, or another devotion.
The main intention of this pilgrimage is to discover, deepen, and strengthen our vocation—to uncover the best version of ourselves, which is God's version of us. Traveling in the company of saints and fellow pilgrims will help us reflect on this call.
How You Can Join Us
Even if you cannot ride with us, you can still participate spiritually. We invite you to send us your prayer intentions, and we will carry them with us to each shrine we visit. You can send your intentions to:
We will remember you in our prayers at every stop.
A Word of Thanks
I thank God for this opportunity and for all those who helped create this project. Special thanks go to the friends who contributed their time. Special Thanks to God's Squad Canada
So, start the engines, open our hearts, and let’s ride into the Jubilee Year with hope!
Fr. Marius Sztuk, SDS
Salvatorian Priest
High River, Alberta
