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The Pilgrim’s Journey

Preparing the heart as well as the suitcase for a Catholic pilgrimage.
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The Sacred Heart of Jesus

June 16, 2023 · Tekton Ministries
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
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Connecting History, Faith, and Culture in France

June 9, 2023 · Andrea J
Earlier this week, many commemorated the anniversary of D-Day, considered to be a turning point of World War II.  Centered on the coast of France, numerous historical sites are visited by thousands each year.  A number of our pilgrimages to France have included visits to
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Making third class relics in the Holy Land (and beyond)

May 18, 2023 · Natalie Hoefer
In 2015, I was blessed to go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Everything I saw was new to me and filled my soul with awe—except one thing. One thing I’d never seen left me curious and confused. At different holy sites, there would
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Marian Shrines of Europe

May is for Mary

May 12, 2023 · Andrea J
May is the month traditionally devoted to the Blessed Mother.  It is also the last in our series exploring the monthly devotions in the Catholic church. Devotion to the Blessed Mother dates back to the early Church, with Church Fathers such as St. Ignatius, St.
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The Fifth Gospel

May 5, 2023 · Andrea J
In his Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini (The Word of the Lord), Pope Benedict XVI writes:The word of God and the Holy Land 89. As we call to mind the Word of God who became flesh in the womb of Mary of Nazareth, our heart now
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The Best Time for a Pilgrimage

April 21, 2023 · Andrea J
This is a question we get a lot from pilgrims who call or email us.  The answer can vary based upon priorities and circumstances, but the simplest answer is: anytime! As there are many pilgrimage locations throughout the world, there is always somewhere to go,
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The Real Pilgrimage Begins at Home

Reading prepares the heart, but the journey itself is where grace does its work, and the months afterward are where it shows. When you are ready to walk, we are ready to walk with you.