Journeys Of Hope | A Pilgrim Center Of Hope Podcast

Join Angela Sealana as she leads us on a journey to Pilgrim Center of Hope! Discover and learn from a pilgrimage to this unique place set on about 7 acres in northwest San Antonio, Texas; a nonprofit Catholic ministry founded in 1993. Joining Angela on this week’s journey is Mary Jane Fox, Co–Founder and Co–Director of Pilgrim Center of Hope, and Jason Nunez, Pilgrim Center of Hope’s Media Production Coordinator.  On today’s journey, you will discover: Why does this unique Center have 7 acres of property in San Antonio? What treasures are waiting to be discovered inside? What stories of hope have come from this place over 30 years? Click here for photos, and resources to take this week's journey to the next level. Jewel for the Journey: “Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer.” (Romans 12:12) Would you like to support Journeys of Hope? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a month of Journeys of Hope 2023 Radio Broadcast & Podcast! Click here to get started. Learn more at Pilgrim

What is a pilgrimage? Join Jason Nunez and Mary Jane Fox as they dive into this very topic. As someone who has organized over 80 authentic spiritual pilgrimages along with her husband Deacon Tom, Mary Jane Fox is just the person to help guide us on this journey. Is a pilgrimage limited to travel or is it also applicable to our daily lives? On today’s journey, you will discover: What is the meaning of the word pilgrimage? Why does the Church use the term “Pilgrim People” and what does it mean? What are some unique aspects of Pilgrim Center of Hope pilgrimages? Click here for photos, and resources to take this week's journey to the next level. Jewel for the Journey: “Pilgrimages evoke our earthly journey toward heaven and are traditionally very special occasions for renewal in prayer. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2691).” Would you like to support Journeys of Hope? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a month of Journeys of Hope 2023 Radio Broadcast & Podcast! Click here to get started. Lear

How did Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox start an evangelization center after encountering the Lord Jesus and the importance of living and sharing the Christian Faith? In 2023, Pilgrim Center of Hope celebrates our 30 years of guiding people to Christ! On this week’s Journey of Hope, be inspired by the story of two people whose lives were forever changed. On today’s journey, you will: How and why did they found Pilgrim Center of Hope 30 years ago? Did you know that it had nothing to do with organizing pilgrimages in the first place? Why was Pilgrim chosen for its name? Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.  Jewel for the Journey: “Walk with your feet on earth, but in your heart be in heaven.” – St. John Bosco Would you like to support Journeys of Hope? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a month of Journeys of Hope 2023 Radio Broadcast & Podcast! Click here to get started. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Come on a spiritual pilgrimage with Angela Sealana and Mary Jane Fox to the Chapel of the Divine Child on the Bethlehem University campus in Palestine. A Catholic Christian institution of higher learning founded in 1973, Bethlehem University of the Holy Land is open to students of all faith traditions. The Chapel of the Divine Child, built in 1908, is one of the most beautiful chapels in the Holy Land. On today’s journey, you will: Hear about what it’s like to visit Bethlehem today Explore the unique campus of Bethlehem University and its Chapel of the Divine Child And we’ll gain inspiration for our daily journey of life along the way. Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.  Jewel for the Journey: Bethlehem is a Holy Site where Christians can be born again in the heart of Christ. We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, the Nuñez & Rojas Family, in loving memory of Isidoro “Izzy” Nuñez Jr., who made this podcast episode possible. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys

Join Mary Jane Fox on a journey to creating a sacred space! There are many benefits of creating a sacred space in your home. This beautiful practice is one that invites God into your home formally by creating a simple space for prayer. During our journey, you will learn: Why would we want to do this? What is needed to create a Sacred Space? Tips on how creating a Sacred Space can help us in our daily lives. We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, the Nuñez & Rojas Family, in loving memory of Isidoro “Izzy” Nuñez Jr., who made this podcast episode possible. Jewel for the Journey: “Our life is made of time and time is God’s gift, and it is therefore important to make use of it by performing good and fruitful actions. Among the many things to do in our daily routine, one of the priorities should be reminding ourselves of our Creator who allows us to live, who loves us,  who accompanies us on our journey.” – Pope Francis Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenter

It’s time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Angela Sealana and Jason Nunez as they dive into the life of Carmelite priest and Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross, and spiritually travel to his tomb, in Segovia, Spain. Joining Angela and Jason this week, is their guest, Fr. Gregory Ross, OCD is a member of the Discalced Carmelite Friars, and pastor and rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Little Flower, located in San Antonio, Texas. On today’s journey, you will: Hear about the Tomb of mystic & Carmelite saint, John of the Cross… and an anecdote about why it may not be the best reflection of his life! We’ll hear about why St. John of the Cross is an important figure in history & in the Catholic faith And we’ll be encouraged & inspired in our daily lives by the spirituality of St. John of the Cross. Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.  Jewel for the Journey: “In the evening of life, we will be judged on love alone.” – St. John o

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they lead us on a journey to a Basilica in Milan, Italy named after St. Ambrose, one of the many Doctors of the Catholic Church! The Archdiocese of Milan is the largest in Europe and the one having the most priests in the world. St. Ambrose constructed the basilica between 379 and 386. On today’s journey, you will learn: About this ancient Basilica of St. Ambrose and a bit about the city of Milan. More about Bishop Ambrose who was instrumental in bringing the young man Augustine back to the Faith. What we can learn from St. Ambrose? Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.  We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, the Nuñez & Rojas Family, in loving memory of Isidoro “Izzy” Nuñez Jr., who made this podcast episode possible. Jewel for the Journey: “Where a man’s heart is, there is his treasure also.” – St. Ambrose Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Let’s go to Scotland! In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Angela Sealana along the Way of St. Andrew’s, which is a pilgrimage walk like another you may have heard of before, the Camino de Santiago or Way of St. James. St. Andrew’s might be called the “Little Camino.” Joining Angela this week, is her guest, Hugh Lockhart – Secretary for the Way of St. Andrew’s. On today’s journey, you will: Explore the Way of St. Andrew’s and what it offers to pilgrims Hear about the life of St. Andrew himself and his connection to Scotland And learn about how the Way of St. Andrew’s can inspire us in our daily pilgrimage of life Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.  We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible. Jewel for the Journey: [Jesus] said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, the brother of Si

Join Jason Nunez on a journey to giving thanks and take a dive into having an attitude of gratitude! During our journey, you will: Hear a short story on being intentional about having a grateful mindset. Take a glimpse into the life of St. Teresa of Calcutta. Learn how attitude and gratitude teach, encourage & inspire us today We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible. Jewel for the Journey: “Gratitude to God is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy.” – St. Teresa of Calcutta Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

It’s time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Angela Sealana on a spiritual pilgrimage to St. Margaret Chapel in Edinburgh, Scotland. This chapel is the oldest building in all of Edinburgh, and it is located within Edinburgh Castle grounds! The chapel’s namesake, St. Margaret’s was an English princess who became a Scottish queen, and the strength of her character and impact continues to unite Scotland’s people. On today’s journey, you will: Explore the Chapel, its history, and the Castle which houses it Hear about the life of this inspiring saint Learn about how she can teach, encourage & inspire us today Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.  We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible. Jewel for the Journey: “Every word that she uttered, every act that she performed, showed that she was meditating on the things of Heaven.” – Turgot of Durham, St. Margaret’s Biographer Featured Images courtesy o

Let’s go to New York! In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Angela Sealana and her guest Julia Attaway – Executive Director of Cabrini Shrine in New York City, and take a spiritual pilgrimage to St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Shrine in New York City. Mother Cabrini was the first American Citizen Saint and is the Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. On today’s journey, you will: Explore the Shrine overlooking the Hudson River in northern Manhattan Hear about the life of this American saint And learn about how she can teach, encourage & inspire us today Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.  We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible. Jewel for the Journey: “Each time that I encounter sufferings … I pour out my soul to Jesus and I am consoled and comforted.” – St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Featured Image courtesy of the Cabrini Shrine in New York City. All rights reserved. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOf

Our journey this week will be unique and special in many ways. Come along with Jason Nunez and his guest Susan Tassone, “The Purgatory Lady” and take a journey with the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Susan Tassone has long been a passionate champion for the holy souls in purgatory and is recognized as leading a worldwide “purgatory movement.” On today’s journey, you will learn: Who are the holy souls and why are they called Poor and Holy? What is the best way to help them? What inspiration can we take from this, for our daily journey of life? Click here to visit Susan Tassone’s Offical Website. We are so grateful to this month’s sponsors, Bill & Lupita Winters, who made this podcast episode possible. Click here for photos, and additional resources to take your journey to the next level! Jewel for the Journey: “As we enter Heaven, we will see them, so many of them, coming toward us and thanking us. We will ask who they are and they will say: ‘A poor soul you prayed for in purgatory.’”– Venerable Fulton J. Shee

In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Angela Sealana and take a walk with the saints! There are many misconceptions about the saints, such as, aren’t saints those old figures we see in stained glass windows and on holy cards that have nothing to do with our daily lives? Aren’t saints only boring nuns and monks and priests? During our journey, you will hear about: What are our misconceptions about saints? How does one become a saint? Or a patron saint? Meet several role models of faith. Learn ways to live with hope, walking with the saints. Click here for photos, and additional resources to take your journey to the next level! Jewel for the Journey: "The heart of Jesus and the heart of Mary are indissolubly joined, and when we receive Communion, we come into direct contact with Our Lady & the saints in heaven.” – Bl. Carlo Acutis Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Come on a journey with Jason Nunez and Angela Sealana as they guide you on a spiritual pilgrimage to National Martyrs Shrine in Midland, Ontario, Canada. This shrine of the North American Martyrs honors eight men who laid down their lives for the indigenous people and the Catholic Christian faith. During our journey, you will: Learn about the persons called the North American Martyrs; what happened to them & why? What does the Martyrs’ Shrine offer to pilgrims? How is its relationship with local indigenous people today? How can this spiritual journey inspire us in our daily lives? Click here for a map view of this week's journey.   Jewel for the Journey: “Keep the faith to your dying breath.” – St. Antoine Daniel Featured image of the North American Martyrs captured from the shrine’s Official Facebook Page. All rights reserved. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

It’s time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Angela Sealana and Mary Jane Fox on this week’s journey to Aljustrel, Portugal, which is the home of three little children who changed the world! During our journey, you will: Hear the story of these three shepherd children Lucia Dos Santos, and her cousins Francisco & Jacinta Marto Take a spiritual walk through their homes in the tiny hamlet of Aljustrel Discuss how the lives of these three little children can inspire us to have hope and persevere in our daily lives. Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's journey.   Jewel for the Journey: My God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee! I ask pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love Thee. Amen (Angel of Peace Prayer) Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox as they lead us on a journey with our Guardian Angels! These spiritual beings are depicted in various art, statues, cards, and in stories. Pope John Paul II said that the truth about our Guardian Angels is a truth which must be profoundly important for every Christian. During our journey, you will hear about: The purpose and role of the Guardian Angels How they can assist us? Address whether or not we should name our Guardian Angel Hear stories of people who had experience with their Guardian Angel Click here for photos, and additional resources to help take your journey to the next level.  Jewel for the Journey: “When tempted, invoke your angel. He is more eager to help you than you are to be helped! Ignore the devil and do not be afraid of him; he trembles and flees at the sight of your guardian angel.” – St. John Bosco Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

This week’s spiritual pilgrimage will close out our 3-part series of spiritual pilgrimages with the archangel saints: Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael! Join Angela Sealana as she guides us on a journey to the historic St. Michael Catholic Church located in San Antonio, TX. We will also look closer at St. Michael the Archangel, a figure who has caught the attention of human beings all the way back into pre-Christian times of the Jewish people. During our journey, you will: Hear the story of San Antonio’s urban Polish population Learn about St. Michael Church – the original of which was demolished to make way for the Hemisfair Grounds; and discover the symbolism of many of its preserved artworks You’ll also learn about its patron saint, and how all of this can inspire you in your daily life! Click here for photos, a map view of this week's destination, and more! Permission for use of photographs from the website Silesian Texans given by Rev. Msgr. Franciszek (Frank) Kurzaj, President, Fr. Leopold Moczygemba Foun

Let’s go to Spain! As we continue our 3-part series of spiritual pilgrimages with the Archangel saints, we will now shine a light on Archangel Raphael. Come along with Angela Sealana and Jason Nunez as they guide you on a spiritual pilgrimage to Cordoba, Spain, a pilgrim destination that has a very strong connection with this angel. During our journey, you will: Learn about the unique relationship between the city of Cordoba, Spain, and St. Raphael Take a pilgrimage around Cordoba to see the “Triumphs of St. Raphael” and the church built in honor of his most famous apparition there Discover why St. Raphael is invoked by people of many religious traditions who are seeking healing Click here for photos, a map view of this week's destination, and more! Featured Images courtesy of William Newton Jewel for the Journey: “Joyful greetings to you! Take courage! God’s healing is near; so take courage!” – St. Raphael (Tobit 5:10) Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope

Join Angela Sealana as we kick off a 3-part series of spiritual pilgrimages with the archangel saints: Gabriel, Raphael, and Michael! This week, we will place a special focus on Archangel St. Gabriel. Who is he? Well, he is recognized and venerated by many faiths, including Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Mormon, Rastafarian, Bahai, and others. For our purposes, we will focus on the Judeo-Christian tradition. During our journey, you will: Learn about St. Gabriel the Archangel. Listen to a guided Scriptural meditation about his apparitions before the conceptions of St. John the Baptist and Christ. Discover how St. Gabriel can be your intercessor today! Click here to take your journey to the next level by visiting the official website of the Order of Friars Minor, the Franciscans. Over the course of time, this province of the Franciscan Order took the name “Custody of the Holy Land”. Jewel for the Journey: “Do not be afraid, because your prayer has been heard.” – Archangel St. Gabriel Like what you hear? Would you

Come on a journey with Angela Sealana to Czestochowa, TX. This small but important Polish Texas town is about an hour and fifteen minutes southeast of San Antonio. The town’s Catholic residents have lives centered around the parish church, which is named Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. During our journey, you will: Hear the story of a unique Polish Texas town & church, born from tragedy Learn about the significance of the Blessed Virgin Mary’s birth Be inspired and encouraged in your daily life – and maybe inspired to take a visit out to Czestochowa, Texas! Click here for additional resources, and a map view of this week's destination. Jewel for the Journey: “[A Christian’s life] is often a life that seems humble and obscure in the world’s eyes, but which, following Mary’s example, can reveal unexpected possibilities of salvation, radiating the love and peace of Christ.” – St. John Paul II Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at DiscoverWho.org Like what you he