Faith, Travel, and the Call to Walk in Christ's Footsteps
Medjugorje for Beginners: What Every First-Time Pilgrim Needs to Know
There is a small village tucked into the hills of Herzegovina where something quiet and extraordinary has been happening for over four decades. Millions of...
How to Lead the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa
Of all the moments in a Holy Land pilgrimage, few compare to walking the Via Dolorosa stations of the cross with your parishioners. This is...
What to Pack for a Holy Land Pilgrimage: A Pilgrim’s Complete Checklist
A suitcase can tell you a lot about the person carrying it. A tourist packs for comfort and convenience—every contingency accounted for, every luxury squeezed...
Preparing Your Parishioners for Pilgrimage: A Pre-Trip Formation Guide
The Magi did not stumble into Bethlehem. They studied the signs, assembled their gifts, and set out with intention. Their preparation shaped everything that followed—the...
Bringing Your Parish to Lourdes: A Guide for Priests and Chaplains
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary at Lourdes. Photo by Jose Maria Sava / Unsplash. Of all the Marian shrines in the world, Lourdes...
What Happens at the Lourdes Baths? A Pilgrim’s Guide to the Healing Waters
For many pilgrims, the moment they step into the baths at Lourdes marks the emotional and spiritual apex of their entire journey. It is one...