Join Mary Jane Fox as she spiritually travels to the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus, and Mother of all men and women. It is the first, the largest, and oldest Church dedicated to the Mother of God. During our journey, Mary Jane will discuss: Relic of the Manger. The Marian image, painted by St. Luke. Why Mary is called Mother of all Mankind. Much more! Click here to see photos, and a map view of St. Mary Major in Rome!  Jewel for the Journey: “In trial or difficulty, I have recourse to Mother Mary, whose glance alone is enough to dissipate every fear.” – Saint Therese of Lisieux Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate Featured Image by User:Ethan Doyle White, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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Journey to Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome

Journey with Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox as they travel to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris, also known as Sacre-Coeur Basilica. Located atop the hill of Montmartre – the Mount of Martyrs, the Basilica is a popular place of pilgrimage. During this episode you will also learn about: All aspects of the Romano-Byzantine-style Basilica The history of the Basilica’s perpetual Adoration of the Holy Eucharist since 1885 St. Denis, the first Bishop & Martyr of Paris Why today the Basilica remains a place of continuous spiritual life Click here to visit our website to view pictures and a map view of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris, Frace. Jewel for the Journey "Do not let the past disturb you, just leave everything in the Sacred Heart and begin again with joy." – St. Teresa of Calcutta Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Paris - Basilica of the Sacred Heart

Come on a journey with Angela Sealana and Jason Nunez as they spiritually travel to the Church of Saint Mary Major Assisi, Italy. Inside one of the oldest churches in Assisi, is the Shrine of the Stripping. This site recalls the incredible act of St. Frances renounced his patrimony, including his clothing, in the bishop’s residence in the presence of his father. This is also the final resting place of Bl. Carlo Acutis. He was only 15 years old when he passed in a hospital in Monza, Italy, in 2006, offering all his sufferings for the Church and for the Pope. During this program: Learn about the life of Bl. Carlo Acutis and the legacy he has left for the world. Discover the significance behind The Shrine of the Stripping and why Bl. Carlo’s tomb is located there. Take away some lessons of how Bl. Carlo lived his life. Much more! Click here to visit our website to view pictures of the tomb of Bl. Carlo Acutis, links to the 4 websites he created, quotes, and a map view of St. Mary Major in Assisi, Italy.  Jewel for the Journey: “All people are born as originals, but many die as photocopies.” – Pope Francis, quote of Carlo Acutis as highlighted in Christus Vivit. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate Cover Art images captured from the Official website for the Carlo Acutis Association and the Cause of Canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

Assisi, Italy – A Pilgrimage to the Tomb of Bl. Carlo Acutis

Join Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox as they spiritually travel to Monte San Angelo, a city and comune in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo, Italy. This small city was made famous by an apparition of St. Michael the Archangel. His appearance has made this holy site a place of healing for pilgrims who travel from around the world. During our journey, our hosts will discuss: Basilica of St. Michael–the only one consecrated by a celestial being, St. Michael. Historical site in many ways –small groups would spend time on retreat here before sailing to the Holy Land during the Crusades. Why the prayer of St. Michael is so powerful. Consecration to St. Michael Click here to visit our website to access the St. Michael prayers mentioned in our episode, see photos and a map view of Monte San Angelo! Jewel for the Journey: “The battle against the Devil, which is the principal task of Saint Michael the Archangel, is still being fought today, because the Devil is still alive and active in the world.” – Pope John Paul II Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate Featured Image by Mboesch, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

A NEW JOURNEY: Monte San Angelo, Italy

Come on a journey with our Media Production Assistant, Jason Nunez, as we spiritually travel to San Giovanni Rotondo, located in southern Italy. San Giovanni Rotondo was the home of St. Pio of Pietrelcina from July 28, 1916, until his death on September 23, 1968. Mary Jane Fox will join Jason in the first part of our journey, to share her experiences to this sacred destination! The life of St. Pio of Pietrelcina will be the focus in the second half of this week’s audio pilgrimage. During this program, our hosts will discuss: What is the journey from the United States to San Giovanni Rotondo like? What kind of an experience can pilgrims expect to have? What does the Shrine of Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy look like? How can Padre Pio help us on our daily pilgrimage of life? Much more! Click here to see photos and a map view of San Giovanni Rotondo. Jewel for the Journey: “The life and mission of Padre Pio prove that difficulties and sorrows, if accepted out of love, are transformed into a privileged way of holiness, which opens onto the horizons of a greater good, known only to the Lord.” – Pope Saint John Paul II Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Italy – San Giovanni Rotondo and Padre Pio

Come along with Eddie Reyes and Debbie Garza, pilgrimage group leaders for Pilgrim Center of Hope to the Jasna Góra Monastery in Częstochowa, Poland! A pilgrimage destination for hundreds of years, this monastery dates back to the 14th century. Jasna Góra has become one of the most venerated sites in Catholicism, due in part to the Black Madonna of Częstochowa, which is a 14th-century icon credited with many miracles. During this program, our hosts will discuss: What will pilgrims see/experience at the monastery? What is the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa? Why is the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa so important to the Polish people and to Catholics all over the world? Much more! Click here to see photos and a map view of Jasna Góra Monastery. Jewel for the Journey: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” (Luke 1:46-47) Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Poland – Our Lady of Czestochowa

Come on a journey with Angela Sealana as she guides us in an audio pilgrimage to the Church of St. Anne in Jerusalem, built over the Virgin Mary’s birthplace, the home of Mary’s parents Sts. Joachim and Anne. During our journey, we will: Learn about the history of this famous church and the City of Jerusalem itself Take you on a guided walk through the Church –what you would see, experience, and hear as a pilgrim Learn about the history of sacred music along with various samples, and will define some terms like Gregorian chant, Byzantine, etc. Much more! Click here to see photos, a video of Fr. Victor Shoemaker singing the Salve Regina, listen to audio clips of the sacred music used In this Program, and a map view of St. Anne Church. Jewel for the Journey: “There is the music of heaven in all things, but we have forgotten to hear it until we sing.” – St. Hildegard of Bingen Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

A NEW JOURNEY: Jerusalem – St. Anne Church & Sacred Music

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they spiritually travel to Calvary in Jerusalem. This is the very site where Jesus, the Son of God was crucified and where he died. During our journey, we will hear about Calvary and discuss: What does it look like today and how do we know this is THE place? Why is Mary, the Mother of Jesus called Our Lady of Sorrows? After all, she is in Heaven! How is it that calling on Mary as Our Lady of Sorrows helps us in our daily lives? Much more! Click here to see photos and a map view of Calvary Jewel for the Journey:  “Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you, remember Christ crucified and be silent.” – St. John of the Cross Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Jerusalem – Mount Calvary and Our Lady of Sorrows

This week’s virtual pilgrimage will take us to the incredible National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Emmitsburg, MD! In the first segment, our Media Coordinator, Angela Sealana, will welcome Rob Judge, Executive Director of the National Shrine! They discuss what the Nation Shrine has to offer its community and all who visit. Mary Jane Fox & Eddie Reyes, a Pilgrim Center of Hope Staff Member and Pilgrimage Leader, will continue in our second segment, as we take a closer look at Mother Seaton, as she was often called. She is the first American-born citizen to be canonized. She also founded the Sisters of Charity of St. Joseph’s, the first community for religious women established in the United States! During our time together, our hosts will: Take a closer look at the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Discuss what would a pilgrim anticipate seeing or experiencing in visiting the Shrine? Share more about the life of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Much More! Click here to see photos and a map view of the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.  Jewel for the Journey: “Afflictions are the steps to heaven.” – St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate For more information on the National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, click here. Image courtesy National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. All rights reserved.

Emmitsburg, MD – National Shrine of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Come on a journey with our Media Production Assistant, Jason Nunez, as we spiritually travel to three pilgrimage destinations in Santa Fe, NM. Our itinerary includes visits to St. Anne’s Catholic Church, El Santuario de Chimayo (Chimayo Sanctuary), and The Loretto Chapel – home of the Miraculous Staircase. Each one of these holy sites offers its own unique charm and beauty! Catholicism is so beautiful! During our time together, your host will discuss: A brief history of New Mexico. What is Holy Dirt? What makes the staircase in The Loretto Chapel, miraculous? Much More! Click here to see photos and a map view of the pilgrim destinations discussed in this episode.  Jewel for the Journey: "For those with faith, no evidence is necessary; for those without it, no evidence will suffice." - St Thomas Aquinas Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Santa Fe, NM -A Hidden Gem, Holy Dirt, and a Miraculous Staircase

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they spiritually travel to the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe, in Libertyville, IL in the Archdiocese of Chicago. It is a ministry of the Conventual Franciscan Friars of St.Bonaventure Province. In the first segment, Fr. Benedict La Volpe, OFM Conv., Rector and Guardian of the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe joins Mary Jane Fox for a wonderful conversation about all things, National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe!  During our time together, we will discuss Why is Marytown referred to as the “Third City of the Immaculate”? An audio walk through the National Shrine. The life of St. Maximilian Kolbe – Priest, publisher, evnagelist, and martyr. Much More! Click here to see photos and a map view of the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe. Jewel for the Journey: “No one in the world can change Truth. What we can do and should do is to seek truth and to serve it when we have found it.” – St. Maximilian Kolbe Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate For more information on the National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe, click here to visit their website. Image courtesy National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe. All rights reserved.

Marytown – National Shrine of St. Maximilian Kolbe

Come on an audio pilgrimage with Mary Jane Fox to the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel! The shrine of this American saint is located in the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia, PA. During our time together, we will learn: About the life of St. Katharine Drexel Her Religious Life and Canonization Take a closer look at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Much More! Click here to see a photo of St. Katharine Drexel, the closing prayer for this week's episode, and a map view of the Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel. Jewel for the Journey: “Holiness consists in one thing: to do God’s will, as He wills it, because He wills it.” – St. Katharine Drexel Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate Image of Tomb captured from Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine Facebook Page

Philadelphia, PA – Shrine of St. Katharine Drexel

This week’s spiritual pilgrimage, Angela Sealana will lead us on a journey to the Western Wall of the Jewish Temple in Jerusalem. During our spiritual pilgrimage, Angela will discuss: Take you on a guided walk around the Western Wall. We’ll hear about the history of the original Temple, and what it was like during the time of Jesus, And we’ll meet two people known for their association with the Temple, Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. Click here to see photos and a map view of the Western Wall Jewel for the Journey: “Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Corinthians 3:16) Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Jerusalem - Western Wall, Jewish Temple, and Sts. Joachim & Anne

Come along with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox, as they guide you on an audio pilgrimage, to Tabgha, Galilee. This is the site of the miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes (Mark 6:30–46) and the fourth resurrection appearance of Jesus (John 21:1–24) after his crucifixion. During our time together, our hosts discuss the following: A brief history on the Church of the Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes–also known as the church of the Multiplication. The Gospel passage of Mark 6:34-44 – The Feeding of the Five Thousand. What does this Gospel passage teach us? Much more! Click here to see photos and a map view of Tabgha Jewel for the Journey: “… we can beg for an increase of love in our hearts that will vitalize and transform all our individual actions, and know that God will take them and multiply them, as Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes.”– Servant of God Dorothy Day Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Galilee – Tabgha

Join Mary Jane Fox as she unpacks the extraordinary life of St. Teresa of Avila, the first woman to be honored as a Doctor of the Church! Her life is one that will undoubtedly leave you amazed and inspired! Did you know the Child Jesus appeared to her in her convent? An angel from Heaven appeared to her and she experienced a miraculous healing? During this program, Mary Jane will also discuss: A brief history of Avila, Spain. Teresa’s quest to the land of Moors, to become a martyr at the age of years old, along with her brother. Her illness with Malaria. Much more! Click here to see photos and a map view of Avila, Spain. Jewel for the Journey: “Let nothing perturb you, nothing frighten you. All things pass. God does not change. Patience achieves everything.” – St. Teresa of Avila Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Avila, Spain – The Extraordinary Life of St. Teresa of Avila

Journeys of Hope (JOH) is an audio broadcast and podcast program by Pilgrim Center of Hope bringing you on a virtual pilgrimage to pilgrim destinations around the world, and connecting each one to our pilgrimage of daily life.

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