The Tekton Ministries Blog
Preparing the heart as well as the suitcase for a Catholic pilgrimage.

France
Why a Pilgrimage Devoted to Beauty?
Pope John Paul II was renowned as a profound thinker and man of deep prayer, yet few realize he was also a published poet and playwright—a true lover of beauty. He saw that the human person was oriented not simply towards truth, but also to

Holy Land
Jerusalem Stations of the Cross Walk: A Step-by-Step Pilgrimage Along the Via Dolorosa
Every year, millions of Christians dream of tracing the final footsteps of Jesus through the narrow, sun-baked streets of Jerusalem. The Jerusalem Stations of the Cross walk—better known as the Via Dolorosa—remains one of the most profound acts of devotion in the Christian world. Whether

Church News
The Pilgrim’s Cross
Pilgrims have been traveling to the Holy Land to walk in the footsteps of Christ since the earliest days of the Church. Throughout that time, it has been customary to return home with a remembrance of the long and often difficult journey. We have shared

Camino de Santiago
2025 International Travel Requirements
Recently, several countries have changed their entry requirements for US citizens. Some have not yet taken effect but are in the works. What countries are affected and what do you need to do? Read on to find out!Some basic information about all the new programs:

Church News
Vatican Decision on Medjugorje
September 19, 2024 – vatican ruling on medjugorje My alarm clock awakened me at 4:27 am on Thursday morning, September 19, 2024. Blurry eyed, but wide awake and excited, I took my ipad to watch the live Vatican press conference about Medjugorje, starting at 4:30

Featured Pilgrimages
A Pilgrim’s Podcast
Oftentimes, a pilgrimage affects a person so profoundly, they can’t help but share their experience when they return. While I’m sure we’ve all sat through endless vacation photos and stories from friends and family, the memories and experiences are much more than those from an
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.

