Faith, Travel, and the Call to Walk in Christ's Footsteps
When All the Candles Go Out: Our Family’s Lourdes Lesson
By Erin McCole Cupp “You’re going to Lourdes? Oh, the Candlelight Rosary Procession—it’s so beautiful! You’ll love it.” I heard this from many corners as...
Our Lady of Silence: A Pilgrimage to Knock
By Erin McCole Cupp“Uncomfortable silence” is a phrase that has taken on multiple meanings of late. We can’t drive without the radio playing. We can’t...
3 Things You Must Do Before You Make a Pilgrimage:
A Spiritual Preparation Guide
So, you’ve decided to make a pilgrimage. You’ve registered, purchased insurance, and obtained the right travel documents … but there’s so much more to a...
Incorrupt Saints – A Little Bit of Heaven on Earth – The Saints Who’ve Stood the Test of Time
What does “incorrupt” mean?The word “incorrupt” means “not having undergone decomposition, especially of a human body.”What is an incorrupt saint? In the realm of Catholicism,...
The Ice Bath That’s Truly Healing
With any pilgrimage that you may embark on, there are plenty of ways to be immersed into a spiritual experience. You may be able to...
The Concrete Jungle of Barcelona: Exploring the Sagrada Familia Part 3
When I first stepped foot inside the Sagrada Familia almost four years ago I was more than a little offended when a fellow art student...