Romanje upanja
17. 06. 2026, 00:28
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“Dragi prijatelji romarji … “ tako nas je pozdravil Luka pri sveti maši, ko smo se spomnili pokojnega moža naše dobrotnice. In res, to smo. Romarji, iz dneva v dan pa tudi boljši prijatelji. Pot povezuje, nameni romanja pa tkejo vezi, ki nas krepijo v spoznanju, da je bilo prav načrtovati to pot in se odpraviti nanjo. Z drugim romanjem morda začenjamo tradicijo “kolesarskih romanj upanja”. Kdo ve …
V pridigi nas je nagovoril naš najmodrejši kolesar, diakon Janez Rožman: “Smo na kraju, kjer so bili premnogi primorani dočakati konec zemeljskega bivanja. Smo na kraju, kjer je sv. Maksimilijan Kolbe dal življenje za družinskega očeta.” Razmišljal je o tem, kako težko dosegljiv zgled vere nam je dal svetnik, ko je stopil iz vrste in se namesto družinskega očeta odpravil v kruto smrt. Tudi danes so nekateri pred izzivi, darovati se za drugega. “Na poti spoznavamo, da je tudi na naši poti lahko podobno. V neprimerljivo lažjem “prostovoljstvu” se kaže smisel našega bivanja. “Enemu izmed nas se sname veriga, trije počakajo. Drugi ima težave v klanec, takoj sta ob njem dva, ki priskočita na pomoč … Bog nam vedno znova daje priložnosti, da postajamo boljši ljudje.”
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Janez je razmišljal tudi o tem, da se nam verjetno zdi nenavadno, če ne celo krivično, da sonce sije na vse ljudi enako. Ožarja tiste, ki ne mislijo in ne delajo dobrega, prav tako, kot tiste, ki se trudijo živeti po Božjih zapovedih. Človeku je bila dana svobodna volja, lahko se odločiš in prisluhneš Gospodovemu klicu, prepoznaš Njegovo Ljubezen, lahko pa utišaš, kar je dobrega in služiš zlobi. Tako je druga svetovna vojna poznala brezsrčne oficirje na eni, nedolžne ljudi na drugi strani in svetnike, kot je bil sv. Maksimiljan Kolbe, ki so prerasli svoj čas, živeli in umrli za Boga in sočloveka.
Ko smo postali pri vhodu v taborišče Birkenau, smo se spraševali, kako je mogoča vsa ta strahota v človeku, kako boleče čase so doživljale množice, družine, posamezniki … Tukaj ni odgovorov na vsa taka in podobna vprašnja. Ni jih. Iz srca je romarjem privrela le molitev: “Oče naš … odpusti nam naš dolge, kakor tudi mi odpuščamo svojim dolžnikom.”
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Prošnja po odpuščanju je vedno povezana z mirom. Mirom v tistem, ki mu je odpuščeno in mirom v njem, ki odpušča. Želja po miru, ki ga ta svet tudi danes tako nujno pričakuje, molitev zanj, je eden od namenov naše romarske poti. Danes je bil mir v središču romarskega dne, ki nas je vodil k Mariji v Čenstohovo. Pa ni bil osamljen.
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Zahvalo svetemu papežu Janezu Pavlu II smo danes prinesli pred in v “njegovo baziliko”. Wadowice. Obiskali smo jih na približno četrtini današnje poti. Ustavili smo se na lepo urejenem velikem trgu pred baziliko, v kateri je bil krščen Karol Wojtyla, pokleknili smo v cerkvi, v kateri je danes sveti papež prejel prvo sveto obhajilo. Hvaležno smo spominjali njegovega obiska Slovenije pred tridesetimi leti. Vsak izmed romarjev ima spomine na papežev obisk Slovenije. Ponos, veselje, nepozabni dnevi …
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O vsem tem so naši kolesarji pripovedovali v radijskem oglašanju, ki smo ga imeli s Trga sv. Janeza Pavla II. Povprašal sem jih, če je med potjo, ob pozornosti, ki jo zahtevata cesta in promet na njej, kaj časa in moči za osebno romarsko molitev. “Seveda,” so rekli. Zagotovilo, da je kolesarski podvig več kot vrhunska rekreacija in preizkušanje moči. “Pomislimo na svoje domače, družine, otroke in žene, zahvalimo se vsem, ki so nam omogočili to pot, prosimo za zdravje, razumevanje, prosimo tudi za tiste, ki na daljavo spremljajo romanje in jih vabimo k skupni molitvi za izrečene namene.”
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Pogovor za radijski program, oskrba iz kombija in naprej … Take so postaje kolesarjev v teh dneh. Veseli in hvaležni so, da jim služi vreme. Bali so se dežja ali pretirane vročine, doživljajo pa suhe ceste in sveže dni. Spoznavajo, da si si dežele precej različne po skrbi za ceste, pozornosti do kolesarjev in nestrpnosti voznikov.
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Pred enim izmed večjih mest jih je pozdravil starejši domačin, ki se je naglas spomnil “Triglavskega narodnega parka, Triglava in medvedov. Velikih medvedov v Sloveniji.”
Vrhunec današnjega dneva, pa tudi romarske poti v celoti je bil prihod na Jasno goro. Dospeli so do kraja, na katerem je samostan s čudodelno podobo Črne Marije. Dan so sklenili v romarskem središču, ki ga je pogosto obiskal tudi sveti papež, Poljak, ki je tu Mariji zaupal svoje življenje in poslanstvo. Skoraj tisoč kilometrov. Pot čez Slovenijo, Madžarsko, Avstrijo, Slovaško in Poljsko. Prošnja za mir, hvaležnost za dar samostojnosti in spomin na 30. Obletnico prvega obiska Janeza Pavla Ii. v Sloveniji. Vse to je preplavilo naša srca, ko smo prišli na cilj letošnjega romanja.
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Bogu hvala za lepe skupne dni, za varstvo na poti, moči, ki so nas vodile k Mariji. Njej pa za v objem razprte roke, ki so pričakale romarje v Čenstoh…
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Radio OgnjiščeIndependentCenter2 days agoThe 58th annual pilgrimage for patients, disabled individuals, and the elderly will take place at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Brezje. Organized by Radio Ognjišče and Caritas Slovenia, the event includes a mass led by Bishop Janez Kozinc. The pilgrimage brings together thousands of participants annually, with over 100 volunteers assisting. This year, the event will begin at 8:30 AM with the gathering of pilgrims.
Bias read (Center): The article provides factual information about an annual religious event without taking a stance on any political issue. It focuses on the logistics and participation of the pilgrimage, mentioning organizers and participants but not engaging in any ideological commentary or biased framing.
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Radio OgnjiščeIndependentCenter4 days ago The 58th National Pilgrimage of the Sick, the Disabled and the ElderlyOn Saturday, June 20, a traditional pilgrimage for patients, disabled individuals, and the elderly will take place at Brezhi near Marija Pomagaj. The event was founded over ten years ago by the late founder of the magazine and radio station Ognjišče, Msgr. Franc Bole. The director of Ognjišče Publishing, Miha Turk, emphasized that the main purpose of the pilgrimage is to allow participants to experience a communal pilgrimage and meet with God and Mary. Several volunteers, the Slovenian Caritas, priests, and medical teams will assist with the organization and care of pilgrims. The pilgrimage is
Bias read (Center): The article reports on a religious pilgrimage event without taking a stance or showing bias. It provides factual information about the event, its organizers, and participants, without any ideological framing.
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Radio OgnjiščeIndependentCenter4 days ago Pilgrims of Hope, Day 5: Deliverance to Mary and Request for PeaceThe article discusses a pilgrimage event titled 'Romarji upanja' (Pilgrims of Hope), focusing on the fifth day of the journey. It highlights the spiritual reflection and communal bonds formed during the pilgrimage. A speech by diakon Janez Rožman reflects on themes of sacrifice, faith, and the example set by Saint Maximilian Kolbe. The text emphasizes the shared experiences and support among participants, drawing parallels between historical religious figures and modern-day challenges.
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Nova24TVParty-alignedCenter5 days agoOn Saturday, June 20, 2026, the 58th annual pilgrimage for patients, disabled individuals, and the elderly will take place at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Brezje, Slovenia. The event is organized by the magazine 'Ognjišče' and Caritas Slovenia. Bishop Dr. Janez Kozinc from Murska Sobota will lead a Mass at 10 AM. Last year, over 3,000 participants gathered at the basilica, with more than 100 volunteers from various organizations assisting with transportation, water distribution, and other forms of support. Caritas and local parishes provide care for over 25,470 elderly people,vis
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DemokracijaParty-alignedCenter6 days agoThe article reports on the upcoming annual pilgrimage for patients, disabled individuals, and elderly people organized by Revija Ognjišče and Slovenska karitas at the Basilica of Mary Help of Christians in Brezje. The event includes a mass led by Bishop Dr. Janez Kozinc and involves over 100 volunteers from various organizations. Last year, more than 3,000 participants attended the pilgrimage. Slovenska karitas emphasizes that their support includes both material assistance and human connection through time, conversation, and attention.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a factual overview of an annual cultural and charitable event without taking a political stance or showing bias toward any particular ideology. It focuses on the organization, participation, and purpose of the pilgrimage, emphasizing community care and volunteer efforts.
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