Faith, Travel, and the Call to Walk in Christ's Footsteps
A Bavarian Christmas – and perhaps a pilgrimage
Some Christmases stand out more than others for various reasons—a favorite gift, an idyllic snowfall, a Christmas where the whole family made it home. One...
4 things you can fit inside the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.
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...
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, Model of Charity
November 17 is the feast of St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Given her work in feeding the poor, she could easily be called St. Elizabeth of...
St. Martin of Tours – The Reluctant Bishop
On November 11, we celebrate the feast of St. Martin of Tours, often remembered for giving half of his cloak to a poor beggar. Though...
A Prayer for Souls in Purgatory
In the Catholic Church, the month of November is dedicated to the poor souls in purgatory. These are those who have died, but not yet...
Jubilees Abound in Spain
In Santiago de Compostela, Spain, a jubilee year is held every time the Feast of St. James the Greater falls on a Sunday. The most...