Today we can follow the same details from St. Josemaria’s pilgrimage in 1935 as we make our own Marian pilgrimages during the month of May. During your pilgrimage, it is helpful to remember to:

• Invite a couple of friends or family members to accompany you.

• Keep a spirit of prayer and penance.

• Pray one set of the Mysteries of the Rosary on the way to the Virtual Pilgrimage site and another on the way back. Pray the Mysteries of the Rosary for that day of the week, plus the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the shrine itself, or before the picture or statue of Our Lady that is visited.

• Bring a rosary

• Bring a booklet to help you pray and meditate on the Mysteries of the Rosary

• Think about all the special intentions and prayers of thanksgiving that you want to bring to Mary

• Pray for the intentions of the Pope and the needs of the Church

• Pray for the intentions of those who are with you on the pilgrimage