The Pilgrim's Journey

The Sacred Heart of Jesus

Tekton MinistriesLast Updated: June 22nd, 2023France, Spiritual Reflections

Sacred Scripture has a lot to say about love and the nature of God.  The first letter from John mentions love more than any other book of the Bible:Beloved, let us love one another, because love is of God; everyone who loves is begotten by God and knows God. Whoever is without love does not … Read More

4 things you can fit inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

R RLast Updated: December 9th, 2022Uncategorized

More than 1 million pilgrims travel each year to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.  Known for its size and giant mosaic of Jesus, the basilica leaves its hundreds of thousands of  pilgrims in awe every year. The largest Catholic basilica in the United States stands at 237 … Read More

Medjugorje Pilgrim Experiences Remarkable Graces & Answered Prayers

Stephanie EngelmanLast Updated: July 13th, 2020Medjugorje

“We think of  Lent as a time of stripping away. This year, my Lent was incredibly challenging in multiple ways,” Thirty-two-year-old Maria of Indianapolis, Indiana shares. “I was going through a period of desolation. I just kept thinking, hold on to Easter, hold on to Easter, things will get better.” Easter Sunday came and, despite … Read More

Off the Beaten Path: Subiaco, Italy

Stephanie EngelmanLast Updated: February 17th, 2023Italy

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

Ein Karem and John the Baptist

Richard SontagLast Updated: April 5th, 2024Holy Land

In the southwest part of Jerusalem lies the ancient village of Ein Karem, literally meaning “Spring of the Vineyard,” and known by some as the “most beautiful neighborhood in Jerusalem.” Surrounded by green hills and forests, many travel to this village to experience its picturesque beauty and visit the various Christian and historical sites there. … Read More

Saint Anthony of Padua

Andrea JLast Updated: April 5th, 2024Italy

St. Anthony of Padua was baptized “Ferdinand” in Lisbon, Portugal. When he was only fifteen years old, Ferdinand joined the Augustinians. He completed his formation at the abbey in Coimbra, where he was ordained a priest at the age of 25. During his time in Coimbra, he met some Franciscan friars and was drawn to … Read More

ARCHBISHOP TOBIN REFLECTS ON HIS CATHOLIC HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE (7 OF 10)

Richard SontagLast Updated: July 13th, 2020Holy Land

This is the seventh in a series of 10 video reflections by Archbishop Tobin on his Catholic Holy Land pilgrimage with faithful from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Please make sure to like and share his story so others can be inspired as well. [embedyt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylznhl8ihOU[/embedyt]