The Rare Blue Passport

Being a church close to the city in Melbourne, it made sense to attend the Sunday Mass and collect the stamp afterward. Before the service began, a quick search was made around the main entrance for the stamp, but it was nowhere to be found.

After Mass, a line formed to speak with the parish priest, and he kindly directed the way: the stamp was located just behind the altar, near the prayer area. He also noticed the blue Pilgrim Passport in our hands and remarked on its rarity. We actually had two passports, one blue and one green, and at first, we weren’t quite sure why the blue one was considered rare. That mystery only added a sense of adventure, and the search for the answer will continue. (For those curious, a hint can be found at Holy Trinity.)

Returning to the main entrance, it was a small surprise to discover a notice posted by the donation box, complete with a helpful map showing the exact location of the stamp.

The interior of the church was rather dim, so a flashlight was needed to clearly see the stamp station. While stamping the passport, a few other young visitors noticed and asked about the process. Sharing this small yet meaningful journey with them brought a sense of joy, a feeling of being little messengers of the Jubilee, spreading the news and excitement of this special year.

The moment captured both the charm and intimacy of pilgrimage: the quiet thrill of discovery, the gentle guidance of the clergy, and the unexpected joy of connecting with others along the way. It was a reminder that these small interactions and discoveries are what make the journey truly memorable.