Over the past few years, Stefano and his production partners have made a number of programmes giving clarity to The Crusades and to Catholicism in Wales (Wales – The Golden Thread of Faith). He calls these most informative documentaries, The Christendom Project.
All have a modest pinch of Traditionalism in their production values and the finished article is always, in my humble opinion, free from any questionable diversion from True (yes, with a capital T!) Catholic teaching and understanding.
The latest in the series is a 30 minute documentary entitled In Search of Christendom – The Chartres Pilgrimage.
Of course, you will be aware that the Pilgrimage, which originated in the 12th century, takes place every year in France. A three-day walk from Notre-Dame de Paris to Notre-Dame de Chartres, approximately 70 miles south west of the French capital.
It starts early on the Saturday morning before Pentecost Sunday when thousands of Catholics gather at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris for a Traditional Latin Mass.
Pilgrims are grouped into 20-60 people who are referred to as ‘chapters’, each with at least one Chaplain. The walk starts through the streets of Paris, and then into the countryside. The variable terrain is challenging, but with the help of God, the demanding walk offers the rewards of many graces.
In Search of Christendom – The Chartres Pilgrimage clearly shows that it is young people, committed to their faith and further more to its manifestation in the Traditional form, who make up the many who journey from all over Europe, some as far afield as the USA and the Middle East to take part.
Sadly, in these days of a highly secularized Western Europe, many young people have either failed to find the Gospel or have turned their back on their faith.
In Search of Christendom – The Chartres Pilgrimage provides clear evidence that there is great hope. Through the interviews conducted with some of those making the pilgrimage, it will become apparent to the viewer, that there are still many young people who cherish their faith and crave orthodox Catholic values.
Full UK broadcast dates and times are Sunday 24th May at 3.30pm and Monday 25th May at 2am, 8.20am and 9pm.