In recent years, San Giovanni Rotondo, home of St. Padre Pio, receives millions of visitors annually. During his lifetime, he personally received hundreds of thousands of penitent sinners and heard their confessions, with the goal of converting them further to Christ. However, with some visitors from Naples, he had an odd response to them coming to see him. “Why do you … Read More
Walk this Way
Andrea JLast Updated: May 13th, 2021Camino de Santiago
In 2010, Pope Benedict visited Santiago de Compostela, the resting place of St. James the Greater, Apostle of Jesus, and the destination of thousands of pilgrims each year. He was one of a record number of pilgrims to visit that year. This record occurred because it was the most recent Holy Year, which is celebrated … Read More
Pilgrimage to France (new)
Home Pilgrimage Destinations Pilgrimages to France Pilgrimage to France Our Lady of Lourdes LEAD A GROUP UPCOMING FRANCE PILGRIMAGES Catholic Pilgrimage to France The “eldest daughter of the church” is a land that has birthed many saints devoted to Our Lady. Visit the shrines of St. John Vianney, St. Therese of Lisieux, and the Sacred … Read More
Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece (New)
Home Pilgrimage Destinations Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece Walk in the Footsteps of St. Paul LEAD A GROUP TURKEY & GREECE PILGRIMAGES Catholic Pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece A pilgrimage to Turkey and Greece is more than just a religious tour or vacation. It is following Paul’s missionary journeys and … Read More
Marian Shrines (New)
Home Pilgrimage Destinations Pilgrimages to Marian Shrines Marian Shrines Journey to the Heart of Mary LEAD A GROUP MARIAN SHRINES PILGRIMAGES Catholic Pilgrimage to Marian Shrines A pilgrimage to the Marian Shrines is a journey into the heart of Mary, our Blessed Mother. Your faith becomes more tangible in your daily life as you travel … Read More
Off the Beaten Path: Subiaco, Italy
This coming spring, one of our pilgrimage groups will visit Subiaco, Italy. While this small town is often overlooked as a pilgrimage destination, it is well worth the short hour’s drive from Rome to see several historical and spiritual treasures. Sacro Speco Nestled in the hillside above the peaceful town, you’ll find Sacro Speco – … Read More
Print out this list of 54 Ways to Be Merciful During the Jubilee Year of Mercy
(Aleteia) The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” He heard this and said, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come … Read More
3 Hard Beatitudes from the Holy Land: Poor in spirit, meek, clean of heart
Three Hard Beatitudes: Poor in spirit, meek, clean of heart. Today’s Gospel: Mt. 5:1-12 It’s a truism among priests, and people who preach regularly, that after you’ve made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, as several of us did a few weeks ago, every single homily and sermon has to begin with the words, “When … Read More
‘Drinking with the Saints’ – new book encourages Catholic fellowship, good spirits
By Mary Rezac (CNA).- “I should like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings. I should like the angels of Heaven to be drinking it through time eternal.” While that might not exactly sound like a quote from a Catholic nun, it is actually an excerpt from a poem attributed to St. Brigid … Read More
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