Journeys Of Hope | A Pilgrim Center Of Hope Podcast

It’s time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport! Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on a journey to the tallest church in Canada, Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount-Royal, in Montreal. Founded by St. Brother André Bessette in 1904, it is the largest shrine dedicated to St. Joseph in the world as well as one of the largest domed structures in the world. On today’s journey, you will: Enjoy a virtual pilgrimage to St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount-Royal, in Montreal Canada Discover more about the life of St. Brother André Bessette Take away some good tips on how we can get to know St. Joseph Click here to visit Saint Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal’s official website. Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's destination. Jewel for the Journey: “When you say to God Our Father, He has His ear right next to your lips.” – St. Brother André Bessette Photo of Oratory of St. Joseph by Paolo Costa Baldi. License: GFDL/CC-BY-SA 3.0 Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?"

This week’s spiritual pilgrimage is dedicated to the first saint of the Americas, St. Rose of Lima! Come along with Angela Sealana on a journey through St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, located on the West side of San Antonio, TX. As mentioned on their website, the mission of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church is to love and know Christ, to practice His teachings as revealed to His bride the Church in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. This parish contains a magnificent collection of religious art that is unique to Christians from the Americas. During our journey, you will: Take a virtual pilgrimage to St. Rose of Lima Church in San Antonio, Texas Learn about St. Rose, the first saint of the Americas Be inspired in your Christian journey, by the strength & example of St. Rose Click here to visit St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church’s official website. Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's destination. Jewel for the Journey: “Let all know that grace follows tribulation.” – Words of Christ as

In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Mary Jane Fox on a journey to Dormition Abbey near the ancient city of Jerusalem! Thousands come here daily to kneel and pray around a reclining statue of Mary, located in a round pillared room, located beneath a circular sandstone basilica. It is remarkable for its simplicity and beauty. During our journey, you will hear about: A visit to this special Church dedicated to Mary. Why it is called Dormition Abbey? Four Marian dogmas or beliefs that are professed to be true. How these beliefs can help us in our relationship with Jesus and His mother, Mary? Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's destination. Jewel for the Journey: “Only after the last judgment will Mary get any rest; from now until then, she is much too busy with her children.” – St. John Vianney Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at DiscoverWho.org Like what you hear? Would you like to support Journeys of Hope? Become a Missionary of Hope

It’s time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport. Join Mary Jane Fox on a journey to Ancient Athens, Greece. It is here, where St. Paul preached about the Resurrection of Jesus on multiple occasions. Today, one of Athen’s major industries is tourism which includes pilgrims who come from all over the world to walk in the footsteps of St. Paul. On this journey, we will: Explore the site where St. Paul preached. Hear about the life of Saint Paul during his time in Athens. Learn about how St. Paul can teach, encourage & inspire us today. Click here for photos, and a map view of this week's destination. Jewel for the Journey: “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” – St. Paul (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at DiscoverWho.org Like what you hear? Would you like to support Journeys of Hope? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a month of Journeys of Hope 2022 Radio Broadcast & Podcast

Come on a journey with Mary Jane Fox to a small village in Eastern France called Ars. St. John Vianney, the patron saint of all parish priests, spent 41 years living in this small town with a population of about 780. The village contains two churches: the old 12th-Century church where St. Vianney preached and a new Basilica of Ars, where you can observe his preserved body in a glass coffin. On this journey, we will learn about: The incredible life of St. John Marie Vianney. The area of Ars that have the Basilica, Chapel of the Heart, His home, and the old Church used by the Saint. The Sacrament of Reconciliation also known as Confession – a beautiful gift given to us by the Lord. Click here for photos, additional resources, and a map view of the  Shrine of St. John Vianney Jewel for the Journey: "Every Consecrated Host is made to burn Itself up with love in a human heart." - St. John Vianney Featured Image courtesy of  Sanctuaire d’Ars captured from their Official Facebook Page.  All rights reserved. Stay u

This week, Mary Jane Fox takes us on a spiritual pilgrimage to Jerusalem, as we visit the home of Sts. Joachim and Anne, Jesus’ Grandparents! There’s a church built over the ruins of their home, which is called the Church of St. Anne. It is built over the site where she gave birth to the Blessed Virgin Mary. During our journey, you will hear: The story of Joachim and Anne A brief overview of the Christian faith’s early history About a special place in the Holy Land related to their lives Click here for photos, additional resources, and a map view of the Church of St. Anne. Jewel for the Journey: “Do you listen to your grandparents? Do you open your hearts to the memories that your grandparents pass on? Grandparents are like the wisdom of the family; they are the wisdom of a people. And a people that does listen to grandparents is one that dies! Listen to your grandparents. Mary and Joseph are the family, sanctified by the presence of Jesus who is the fulfilment of all God’s promises. Like the Holy Family of

Let’s go to France! Join Nan Balfour as she guides you on an audio pilgrimage to the village of St. Maximin, in the South of France, and visit the Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene. Also on this week’s itinerary is a visit to a Dominican Monastery, built at the base of a magnificent rock known as St. Baume, and climb the forest trail populated with centuries-old oratories to the cave grotto of St. Mary Magdalene and the Chapel of Penance. Nan will also discuss what it looks like, its history, and its tradition in relation to St. Mary Magdalene. During our journey, you will hear about: Who is St. Mary Magdalene and how it is believed she came to France? The Basilica named for her and discuss its architecture and history. The Dominican Monastery known as St. Baume and more!  Click here for photos, additional resources, and a map view of St. Mary Magdalene’s Basilica. Jewel for the Journey: "Each person is a love story that God writes on this earth. Each one of us is God’s love story." - Excerpt From Extended Quo

In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Jason Nunez on a journey to the National Shrine & Historic Site of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, in Eastern New York state! It is described as a sacred place of peace and healing; a site of history and holiness. St. Kateri, a Native American, is still quite a ‘new’ saint relatively speaking. Her father was a Mohawk Chief and whose mother was a Christian Algonquin woman. To help guide us, is Melissa Miscevic Bramble, Director of Operations for the National Shrine & Historic Site. During our journey, you will hear about: Meet St. Kateri, Algonquin-Mohawk Catholic saint. Hear about where she and her tribe lived. Learn what is available for pilgrims to see & experience at her national shrine in Eastern New York state Click here for photos, additional resources, and a map view of the National Shrine & Historic Site of St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Visit the National Shrine & Historic Site of St. Kateri Tekakwitha's official website here. Jewel for the Jo

Our journey this week is one to the heart, it will certainly be one-of-a-kind! We are overjoyed to offer you an opportunity to receive spiritual direction that will touch your hearts. It will be a journey providing you with spiritual insights as we share a talk that was presented by Bishop Gary Janak, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of San Antonio, Texas, at an annual Catholic Men’s Conference in San Antonio, Texas. As an added bonus, Mary Jane Fox will offer a reflection on this important topic as well! During our journey, you will hear about: The challenges we face today, in living a life in Christ. An explanation from Bishop Janak about how duplicity affects many of us and those around us. Hope and insights on how we can live a single-hearted life in Jesus. And how we can avoid a life of duplicity. Special thanks to Bishop Gary Janak for granting us permission to share his talk! Jewel for the Journey: “Confession is an act of honesty and courage – an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to th

It’s time to add another stamp to your spiritual passport. Join Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on a journey to the Colosseum in Rome, Italy! It attracts 4 million visitors a year and is regarded as one of the new seven wonders of the world. Our journey will take us to: The Colosseum to get a brief view of this ancient amphitheater What was the purpose of the Colosseum A few historical facts, including what type of events were hosted there including the martyrdom of Christians. Hear why Popes would lead the Stations of the Cross at the Colosseum during the Season of Lent. Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the Colosseum in Rome Jewel for the Journey: “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of our faith.” – Terullian (Prolific Christian Author in the 2nd Century) Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at DiscoverWho.org Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate We are so grateful to this month’s sponsor, Mic

This week, our journey takes us to New York City! Come on a an audio pilgrimage with our Media Production Assistant, Jason Nunez, as we spiritually travel to the Church of St. John the Baptist. Founded 21 years before the Civil War, St. John the Baptist has remained an historic, beautiful sanctuary in the heart of the city for over 175 years! In 2015 an archdiocesan reorganization combined St. John’s with The Church of the Holy Cross to form The Parish of Holy Cross-Saint John the Baptist. Both are open to everyone, we will be placing a focus on the Church of St. John the Baptist. On today’s journey, you will learn about: The rich history of the Church of St, John the Baptist Shrine of Padre Pio and its contents A reflection on the Shrine of Padre Pio Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the St. John the Baptist in Manhattan. Jewel for the Journey: “Pray, hope, and do not worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayers.” – St. Pio of Pietrelcina Stay up to date with our new me

Let’s go to Germany! Join Mary Jane Fox on a journey to Oberammergau, a Bavarian village known worldwide for its incredible Passion Play that has been presented every ten years since 1633. The Passion Play begins with the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, tells the Passion from the Lord’s Supper through to the Crucifixion, and ends with the Resurrection. During our journey, you will hear about: Why this village has dedicated most of its population to the Passion Play performance since the 17th century Their rich heritage A reflection on the Passion of Christ Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the Passion Play in Germany. Jewel for the Journey: “Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ just as travelers lean on a staff when they begin a long journey. They must have the Passion of Christ deeply embedded in their minds and hearts, because only from it can they derive peace, grace, and truth.” – St. Anthony of Padua Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at Disco

In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, come along with Angela Sealana on a journey through San Antonio’s Catholic roots, beginning at the site of the first Catholic Mass along the San Antonio river! To help guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage is Hon. Rebecca Simmons, Executive Director for El Camino de San Antonio Missions and Los Misiones. During our journey, you will: Learn about the history of San Antonio’s Catholic roots Travel spiritually to some of the associated destinations And learn about opportunities for us to continue appreciating these deep roots today Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the San Antonio Missions.  Featured Image of Padre Damian Massanet’s Table by Roland Briseno captured from The Historical Marker Database website. Jewel for the Journey: “Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.” – St. Anthony de Padua Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at DiscoverWho.org We are so grateful to this month’s s

Come on a journey with Deacon Tom & Mary Jane Fox to the hill country of Judea, near the ancient city of Jerusalem where the Virgin Mary traveled to visit and care for her cousin Elizabeth. During our journey, you will hear about: The Visitation as described in the Gospel of Luke All the details related to Mary’s great act of charity The Church of the Visitation, built over this holy site Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the Church of the Visitation.  Jewel for the Journey: “Let us live as the Blessed Virgin lived: loving God only, desiring God only, trying to please God only in all that we do.” – St. John Vianney Stay up to date with our new media series, "Who is The Man of The Shroud?" at DiscoverWho.org We are so grateful to this month’s sponsor, Michelle Macias, who made this podcast episode possible. Learn more at PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Journeys Help us spread hope! PilgrimCenterOfHope.org/Donate

Come on a journey with Jason Nunez to the Sunflower State! Explore the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita, KS, and come to know more about a national hero Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun. To help guide us on our spiritual pilgrimage is Scott Carter, Coordinator for the Fr. Emil Kapaun’s Cause for Canonization and is officed at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. During our journey, you will hear about: What can pilgrims experience when they visit the cathedral? The life of Fr. Email Kapuan. Lessons we can take away from Fr. Kapaun’s service to others. Click here for photos, prayers for the Intercession of Father Kapaun & Beatification and Canonization of Father Kapaun, as well as a map view of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Jewel for the Journey: “Out of sufferings have emerged the strongest souls.” – Servant of God Fr. Email Kapaun For additional information about the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Fr. Emil Kapaun’s Tomb, click here. Stay up to date with o

Let’s go to Italy! Continuing our celebration of the Month of Mary, come along with Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox on an audio pilgrimage to the Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary, located in Pompeii, Italy.  Today, the sanctuary also known as Our Lady of Pompeii attracts not only religious pilgrims but also a large number of tourists drawn by its beauty. During our journey, you will hear about: The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, which destroyed Pompeii  The painting of Our Lady of the Rosary, which is venerated at the Pontifical Shrine St. Bartolo Longo, a former Satanic priest who became a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, and is an important figure in the Basilica’s history Click here for photos, a special prayer of supplication to the Queen of the Holy Rosary written by Blessed Bartolo Longo, as well as a map view of the Pontifical Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary. Jewel for the Journey: “The Rosary is the prayer dearest to Mary, most loved by the Saints, most frequently used by Christian

This week’s virtual pilgrimage will be a unique one, join Renee Polka, a member of our Speaker Team, who will share with you the experience of Jacinta – 7 years old, her 9-year-old brother Francisco, and their 10-year-old cousin, Lucia. Three three shepherd children from Fatima, Portugal, witnessed the apparitions in the early 20th century. During our journey, you will hear about: The children’s interactions with Our Lady Visions which Our Lady revealed to the children and why? Renee’s experience on her visit to Fatima, Portugal Click here for photos, as well as a map view of Fatima, Portugal. Jewel for the Journey: “Putting up with any sacrifices that are asked of us in our day-to-day lives becomes a slow martyrdom which purifies us and raises us up to the level of the supernatural, through the encounter of our soul with God, in the atmosphere of the presence of the Most Holy Trinity within us. We have here an incomparable spiritual richness!” – Servant of God Lucia Santos We are so grateful to this month’

In this week’s spiritual pilgrimage, join Angela Sealana as she leads us on a journey to a very special Marian shrine; the original located in Schoenstatt, Germany; and identical shrines located throughout the world! During our journey, you will hear about: Be taken on a journey through the story of the founding of Schoenstatt, one of the first Marian movements of the 20thcentury that survived World War I and even the concentration camps of WWII You’ll hear a description of the Schoenstatt Shrine, and learn about the meaning behind each carefully selected element And discover a special, simple spiritual practice that your whole family can follow called May Blossoms which can not only improve your family life but also your personal life. Click here for photos, as well as a map view of the various Schoenstatt Shrines, and more! Jewel for the Journey: “Our mates must be able to sense our Catholicism through our whole being. Every action must bear the stamp of belonging to God…” – Servant of God Josef Engling W

It’s time to stamp your spiritual passport once again! Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox invite you to join them on an audio journey to Emmaus, located just 7 miles from Jerusalem! It is where, after the Resurrection, Jesus appeared to two disciples, one of whom was named Cleopas. Over the remains of the two disciples’ home in this village, a Catholic Church was built. During our journey, you will hear about: The Church in Emmaus, hear the story from the Gospel of Luke (24:13-35) of what happened here. Describe what this Church looks like today. What happens here on the Monday after Easter Sunday? Discuss how we can invite the Risen Lord to be a part of our daily walk. Click here for photos of The Church of Emmaus, as well as a map view of its location, and more! Jewel for the Journey: “Remember that you are never alone, Christ is with you on your journey every day of your lives! He has called you and chosen you to live in the freedom of the children of God. Turn to Him in prayer and in love. Ask Him to grant yo

Join Angela Sealana as she embarks on this week’s spiritual pilgrimage to the Madaba, Jordan, also known as the City of Mosaics. This ancient town and sacred pilgrimage destination has a long history that is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the books of Numbers (21:30) and Joshua (13:9). We will visit a large mosaic floor in what is now the Orthodox Church of St. George, in Madaba. This is the oldest known & best-preserved map of the Holy Land. During our journey, you will hear about: The ancient map of the Holy Land looks like, its fascinating history, and how it gives us a glimpse into the past The brilliantly colorful artwork of St. George Church, and what it’s like to visit there The City of Mosaics; Madaba, Jordan, and personal experiences as a pilgrim in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan How this all connects to our daily lives, particularly what we can learn from mosaics. Click here for photos of the Church of St. George in Madaba, as well as a map view of its location, and more! Jewel for t