Solesmes on EWTN series Onward Pilgrims
  • Maureen
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    As part of EWTN's series (and the pilgrimage/tour documented in it), the young adult pilgrims visit Solesmes in episode 4. I saw this episode this morning at 6 AM. I don't know when they might air it again.

    Most of the specific episode focuses on documenting the kids' adventures in trying to get to the market and cook their own dinner, but you also get to see a good bit of the abbey and environs, and see and hear the monks chanting in their church. This material is interspersed throughout the episode.

    I think it's interesting that Solesmes is portrayed as right up there with Lourdes, Lisieux, and Rome as a desirable pilgrim destination.... However, it's clear that Solesmes is a lot quieter and less crowded of a town, and it seems that the local people are very nice to the kids.