Happy Thursday, my fabulous friends! It's already…
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Happy Thursday, my fabulous friends! It's already afternoon and I just reached home.☀️
The Père Laval pilgrimage may have been celebrated on the 8th and 9th of September, but the pilgrims are still coming, day and night, and you can definitely feel it on the roads! So today, I’m moving like a turtle, and apparently my car has decided to join me. 🐢😂 At this rate, I’m not driving anymore, I’m slowly becoming part of the pilgrimage!
For those who may not know, Père Jacques-Désiré Laval was a French missionary who came to Mauritius from France in 1841. He devoted his life to helping the poor, caring for the sick, and serving the newly freed people of Mauritius. He became known as the “Apostle of Mauritius” and remains deeply loved by people across the island.
Père Laval was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1979 , and John Paul II later visited his tomb at Sainte-Croix in 1989.
And here’s another fascinating detail: his remains have never left Sainte-Croix since his death in 1864. They continue to rest in his tomb there, which remains an important place of pilgrimage.
So, while the roads may be moving at turtle speed, it’s actually quite special to see so many people still making their way to Sainte-Croix with faith and devotion. Some pilgrims walk for many kilometres from different corners of the island to reach Sainte-Croix, so when I’m complaining about moving at turtle speed in my car, I really have nothing to complain about! 🐢😂
As for me, I’ll just keep crawling along patiently. 🐢😂 By lunchtime, I have moved only a few kilometres!
Wishing all my fabulous friends a beautiful Thursday filled with patience, kindness, and good energy. ❤️
#PereLaval #PereLavalPilgrimage #SainteCroix #Mauritius #MauritiusLife #MauritiusCulture #MauritiusHistory #Pilgrimage #FaithAndDevotion #ApostleOfMauritius
The Père Laval pilgrimage may have been celebrated on the 8th and 9th of September, but the pilgrims are still coming, day and night, and you can definitely feel it on the roads! So today, I’m moving like a turtle, and apparently my car has decided to join me. 🐢😂 At this rate, I’m not driving anymore, I’m slowly becoming part of the pilgrimage!
For those who may not know, Père Jacques-Désiré Laval was a French missionary who came to Mauritius from France in 1841. He devoted his life to helping the poor, caring for the sick, and serving the newly freed people of Mauritius. He became known as the “Apostle of Mauritius” and remains deeply loved by people across the island.
Père Laval was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1979 , and John Paul II later visited his tomb at Sainte-Croix in 1989.
And here’s another fascinating detail: his remains have never left Sainte-Croix since his death in 1864. They continue to rest in his tomb there, which remains an important place of pilgrimage.
So, while the roads may be moving at turtle speed, it’s actually quite special to see so many people still making their way to Sainte-Croix with faith and devotion. Some pilgrims walk for many kilometres from different corners of the island to reach Sainte-Croix, so when I’m complaining about moving at turtle speed in my car, I really have nothing to complain about! 🐢😂
As for me, I’ll just keep crawling along patiently. 🐢😂 By lunchtime, I have moved only a few kilometres!
Wishing all my fabulous friends a beautiful Thursday filled with patience, kindness, and good energy. ❤️
#PereLaval #PereLavalPilgrimage #SainteCroix #Mauritius #MauritiusLife #MauritiusCulture #MauritiusHistory #Pilgrimage #FaithAndDevotion #ApostleOfMauritius
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Your car joining the pilgrimage made me smile! 😁 😅 But you’re right: seeing all these people walking with faith and devotion is something truly special.❤️
Wishing you a wonderful evening, my dear Sylvie ✨💛
Wishing you a wonderful evening, my dear Sylvie ✨💛
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Haha, yes, my car seemed determined to join the pilgrimage too! 😁🚗 It was truly moving to see so many people walking together with such faith and devotion. Moments like these remind us of the strength and beauty of community. ❤️ Wishing you a lovely and peaceful evening too, my dear Dana, filled with warmth and happiness. ✨💛
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Happy Thursday to you too my fabulous floratis, Don't get me wrong I thought a funeral at first glance 🤪🫣 thanks dear for sharing the video content and having no complain is great, isn't it? I'm close to sign off and luckily done earlier! Hope you doing great over there 🤗😍🦋🥰❤️✨
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Hahaha 🤪😂 Thankfully, it was all about faith, remembrance, and community, not a funeral. 🙏❤️ And yes, having no complaints is definitely something to celebrate! 😄 Glad you managed to finish early and can finally sign off. I’m doing great over here, dear, and sending you a big hug and lots of positive vibes for a relaxing evening! 🤗😍🦋🥰❤️✨
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Good afternoon Sylvie 👋 a good read, thank you for sharing it with us. Wishing you a beautiful Thursday 💗
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Good afternoon, Philida 👋 Thank you so much for your kind words. I’m happy you enjoyed the read. Wishing you a beautiful Thursday too, filled with lovely moments and happiness. 💗🌷
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What a beautiful tribute to Père Laval 🙏 Such faith and devotion are truly inspiring.
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Indeed, it is 🙏His life and devotion continue to touch and inspire so many hearts. A beautiful reminder of the power of faith, love, and service to others. 💛
Seeing those joining the pilgrimage is a great experience and to know more about Pere Jacques-Desire Laval. Its okay sissy having a turtle speed sissy have a beautiful Thursday sissy ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
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Thank you, sissy! ❤️❤️ Yes, it’s wonderful to see so many people coming together in faith and remembrance, and to learn more about the life and legacy of Père Jacques-Désiré Laval. And yes, sometimes we just have to go at turtle speed! 🐢😂 Wishing you a beautiful Thursday filled with peace, happiness, and many blessings. ❤️🌷🙏
Such a meaningful pilgrimage, bringing the community together to honour and pay homage to Père Jacques-Désiré Laval🙏✨ It’s beautiful to see such a cherished tradition of faith and remembrance continue to bring people together. Wishing you a beautiful Thursday filled with warmth, peace, and many blessings🌷💛
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Thank you for your beautiful words 🙏✨ It truly is a special tradition, bringing people together in faith, remembrance, and community. Père Laval’s legacy continues to touch so many hearts. May this Thursday bring you the same warmth, peace, and blessings you so generously share with others. 🌷💛🙏
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