Faith, Travel, and the Call to Walk in Christ's Footsteps
Packing Like a True Pilgrim
When preparing for a pilgrimage, packing your bag for the journey ahead can err on the side of intimidating. If you are an experienced traveler,...
5 Ways to Make Your Pilgrimage an Act of Faith
A dear friend and I were talking about our upcoming summer travels. She was taking a mission trip to Africa. I was traveling to the...
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...
How Pilgrimage Changes Lives
As Pilgrim Relationship Coordinator, I have the privilege of interacting with hundreds of pilgrims each year, both before and after their transformational pilgrimage experiences. Through...
5 Ways to Keep the Spirit of Pilgrimage Alive When You Return
Pilgrimage changes people. It enriches their lives, brings them closer to each other, and – most importantly – closer to God. When they return home,...